OGE Energy Corporation (OGE)

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 441,500 387,800 411,000 397,100 416,800 418,900 439,800 424,500 665,700 934,600 924,300 964,100 737,300 472,900 397,800 370,800 -173,700 -193,100 -119,600 -105,300
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 4,640,900 4,617,100 4,477,700 4,445,300 4,511,600 4,540,700 4,379,100 4,370,000 4,413,400 4,440,700 4,256,900 4,262,700 4,056,300 3,814,900 3,640,800 3,605,500 3,631,800 3,660,700 3,564,200 3,552,700
ROE 9.51% 8.40% 9.18% 8.93% 9.24% 9.23% 10.04% 9.71% 15.08% 21.05% 21.71% 22.62% 18.18% 12.40% 10.93% 10.28% -4.78% -5.27% -3.36% -2.96%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $441,500K ÷ $4,640,900K
= 9.51%

The return on equity (ROE) of OGE Energy Corporation has shown a fluctuating trend over the analyzed periods. From March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2022, the ROE was negative, indicating that the company was not generating sufficient profits relative to its shareholders' equity during those periods. However, starting from March 31, 2021, there was a significant turnaround, with ROE turning positive and showing a steady increase up to December 31, 2022.

The ROE peaked at 22.62% on March 31, 2022, signifying that the company was efficiently utilizing its shareholders' equity to generate profits. Subsequently, there was a slight decline in ROE, hovering around the range of 8-10% from March 31, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The ROE improved again to 9.51% as of December 31, 2024.

Overall, the recent trend indicates a positive performance in terms of ROE, demonstrating that OGE Energy Corporation has been effectively leveraging its equity to generate returns for its shareholders. It is essential for the company to sustain this positive momentum and continue optimizing its capital structure and operational efficiency to enhance shareholder value in the future.