Metallus, Inc (MTUS)

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 1,300 24,000 54,700 79,000 69,400 34,900 -3,200 42,400 65,100 155,400 218,800 198,300 171,000 101,100 37,100 -32,200 -61,900 -133,700 -136,800 -133,400
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 690,500 712,700 736,300 739,300 731,600 730,300 711,800 691,400 686,500 735,100 768,900 703,200 664,600 620,600 570,000 513,300 507,500 514,400 527,000 542,100
ROE 0.19% 3.37% 7.43% 10.69% 9.49% 4.78% -0.45% 6.13% 9.48% 21.14% 28.46% 28.20% 25.73% 16.29% 6.51% -6.27% -12.20% -25.99% -25.96% -24.61%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,300K ÷ $690,500K
= 0.19%

Metallus, Inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown a significant improvement over the past few years. The company experienced negative ROE figures in the early quarters of 2020 and 2021, indicating financial challenges and inefficiencies in generating profit from shareholders' equity. However, starting from the third quarter of 2021, there was a noticeable turnaround in the company's performance, with ROE turning positive and gradually increasing.

By December 2022, Metallus, Inc achieved an ROE of 9.48%, signifying a successful profitability growth compared to the negative figures recorded earlier. The positive trend continued into the first half of 2023, reaching double-digit ROE percentages by March 2024.

While there was a slight decline in ROE in the second half of 2024, with figures dropping to single digits, the company maintained positive returns indicating a stable financial performance.

Overall, the upward trajectory of Metallus, Inc's ROE over the analyzed period signals improved efficiency in utilizing shareholders' equity to generate profits, highlighting positive developments in the company's financial health and management.