Callaway Golf Company (MODG)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands -1,447,700 -12,100 21,200 76,500 95,000 99,400 108,200 96,200 157,900 204,374 149,874 136,174 321,974 307,624 376,056 116,672 -126,934 -115,576 -136,960 59,655
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,407,700 3,935,600 3,933,500 3,887,000 3,878,200 3,951,900 3,932,700 3,811,100 3,774,300 3,806,500 3,790,200 3,700,500 3,682,900 3,721,930 3,739,460 3,612,820 675,644 688,534 624,548 759,967
ROE -60.13% -0.31% 0.54% 1.97% 2.45% 2.52% 2.75% 2.52% 4.18% 5.37% 3.95% 3.68% 8.74% 8.27% 10.06% 3.23% -18.79% -16.79% -21.93% 7.85%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-1,447,700K ÷ $2,407,700K
= -60.13%

The return on equity (ROE) of Callaway Golf Company has shown fluctuations over the reporting periods provided. The ROE was positive and relatively healthy at 7.85% as of March 31, 2020. However, there was a significant decline in the ROE to -21.93% as of June 30, 2020, indicating a negative impact on shareholders' equity. Subsequently, the ROE continued to be negative in the following quarters, with values of -16.79%, -18.79%, and 3.23% as of September 30, 2020, December 31, 2020, and March 31, 2021, respectively.

There was a positive turnaround in the ROE from June 30, 2021, where it increased to 10.06%, reflecting a favorable performance in generating profits with respect to shareholders' equity. The positive trend continued with ROE values of 8.27%, 8.74%, and 3.68% as of September 30, 2021, December 31, 2021, and March 31, 2022, respectively. However, the ROE experienced a slight decline to 3.95% as of June 30, 2022, before increasing to 5.37% as of September 30, 2022.

The ROE decreased to 4.18% as of December 31, 2022, and further declined to 2.52% by March 31, 2023, showing a decreasing trend in profitability relative to shareholders' equity. This decline continued with ROE values of 2.75%, 2.52%, and 2.45% as of June 30, 2023, September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2023, respectively. The ROE steeply declined to 1.97% as of March 31, 2024, followed by a sharp decrease to 0.54% as of June 30, 2024, indicating challenges in generating returns on equity.

The most notable observation is the significant drop in ROE to -60.13% as of December 31, 2024, which raises concerns about the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholders' equity. Overall, the inconsistent performance of Callaway Golf Company's ROE over the period suggests varying levels of profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Callaway Golf Company
MODG
-60.13%
Acushnet Holdings Corp
GOLF
21.83%
YETI Holdings Inc
YETI
23.74%