O’Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY)

Return on equity (ROE)

		Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020
Net income	US$ in thousands	2,386,680	2,346,580	2,172,650	2,164,680	1,752,300
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	-1,370,960	-1,739,280	-1,060,750	-66,423	140,258
ROE		—	—	—	—	1,249.34%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $2,386,680K ÷ $-1,370,960K
= —

The return on equity (ROE) for O’Reilly Automotive Inc experienced a significant increase from 1,249.34% as of December 31, 2020. However, subsequent data points for December 31, 2021, December 31, 2022, December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2024 are not available in the provided dataset. This exceptional ROE figure for 2020 indicates that the company was efficiently utilizing shareholders' equity to generate profits during that period. It is essential to monitor future ROE data to assess the company's ongoing performance and financial health.