MillerKnoll Inc (MLKN)

Return on equity (ROE)

Aug 31, 2024 Mar 2, 2024 Dec 2, 2023 Sep 2, 2023 Jun 3, 2023 Mar 4, 2023 Dec 3, 2022 Sep 3, 2022 May 28, 2022 Feb 26, 2022 Nov 27, 2021 Aug 28, 2021 May 29, 2021 Feb 27, 2021 Nov 28, 2020 Aug 29, 2020 May 30, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019 Aug 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 71,200 72,300 50,500 33,000 42,100 63,700 77,700 60,000 -27,200 -39,800 -12,700 40,400 174,600 -7,900 -11,500 15,800 -8,700 211,100 212,400 173,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,332,500 1,390,900 1,420,600 1,422,300 1,432,600 1,433,900 1,434,300 1,374,800 1,427,100 1,470,500 1,449,200 1,486,700 860,500 909,200 854,800 803,600 652,400 908,500 844,600 745,200
ROE 5.34% 5.20% 3.55% 2.32% 2.94% 4.44% 5.42% 4.36% -1.91% -2.71% -0.88% 2.72% 20.29% -0.87% -1.35% 1.97% -1.33% 23.24% 25.15% 23.22%

August 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $71,200K ÷ $1,332,500K
= 5.34%

The return on equity (ROE) of MillerKnoll Inc has shown fluctuations over the past several periods. The ROE was relatively low around the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020, with negative values indicating the company was not generating significant returns relative to its equity during those periods.

However, there was a notable improvement in ROE from mid-2020 to mid-2021, with the ratio increasing steadily, reaching a peak of 25.15% in February 2022. This suggests that during this period, the company was effectively utilizing its equity to generate profits for its shareholders.

Subsequently, there was a decline in ROE in the latter part of 2022 and into 2023, with the ratios hovering around the lower single digits. This may indicate challenges or inefficiencies in the company's operations or financial management during that time.

Overall, the trend in ROE for MillerKnoll Inc has been mixed, with periods of improvement followed by declines. It is important for stakeholders to closely monitor the company's financial performance and assess the factors influencing its ROE to ensure sustainable profitability and value creation.