ODP Corp (ODP)

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 11,000 -37,000 -25,000 82,000 139,000 212,000 209,000 202,000 185,000 -125,000 -91,000 -206,000 -208,000 84,000 40,000 -311,000 -319,000 -282,000 -279,000 136,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 807,000 856,000 893,000 1,069,000 1,101,000 1,155,000 1,161,000 1,148,000 1,287,000 1,499,000 1,513,000 1,492,000 1,438,000 1,862,000 1,841,000 1,960,000 1,880,000 1,795,000 1,717,000 2,135,000
ROE 1.36% -4.32% -2.80% 7.67% 12.62% 18.35% 18.00% 17.60% 14.37% -8.34% -6.01% -13.81% -14.46% 4.51% 2.17% -15.87% -16.97% -15.71% -16.25% 6.37%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $11,000K ÷ $807,000K
= 1.36%

The return on equity (ROE) of ODP Corp has shown a fluctuating trend over the last few quarters. Starting from March 31, 2020, with a ROE of 6.37%, the company experienced negative ROE figures in various quarters up until June 30, 2021. This period of negative ROE may indicate inefficiency in generating profits relative to shareholder equity.

From June 30, 2021, the company's ROE turned positive, reaching its peak at 18.35% on September 30, 2023. This significant improvement suggests that the company managed to enhance its profitability and efficiently utilized shareholder equity during this period.

However, the ROE saw a slight decline in the following quarters, ending at 1.36% on December 31, 2024. Although the ROE decreased from its peak, the positive ROE signals that the company was able to generate profits from shareholder investments during this period.

Overall, the ROE trend of ODP Corp indicates a mix of challenges and achievements in effectively utilizing shareholder funds to generate profits, showcasing improvements in profitability, followed by some fluctuations in performance over the quarters analyzed.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024