PDF Solutions Inc (PDFS)

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	6,905	7,253	-2,773	2,357	3,105	2,701	9,058	1,076	-3,429	-10,912	-14,704	-18,041	-21,488	-47,937	-48,264	-47,432	-40,363	-8,244	-6,197	-3,255
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	246,037	240,464	232,153	225,413	228,946	221,564	224,170	213,425	210,012	203,203	197,875	213,567	219,585	223,455	223,124	225,253	234,506	264,777	197,705	198,469
ROE		2.81%	3.02%	-1.19%	1.05%	1.36%	1.22%	4.04%	0.50%	-1.63%	-5.37%	-7.43%	-8.45%	-9.79%	-21.45%	-21.63%	-21.06%	-17.21%	-3.11%	-3.13%	-1.64%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $6,905K ÷ $246,037K
= 2.81%

The Return on Equity (ROE) for PDF Solutions Inc has exhibited a fluctuating trend over the past few years. The company's ROE was negative in the periods between March 31, 2020, and June 30, 2022, indicating challenges in generating profits relative to shareholders' equity.

However, there has been a gradual improvement in ROE starting from the first quarter of 2023. The positive ROE numbers observed from March 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024, suggest that the company has been more effective in utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits during this period.

Overall, the recent positive ROE figures indicate a potentially improving profitability and efficiency of PDF Solutions Inc in generating returns for its shareholders. Further monitoring of ROE will be necessary to assess the sustainability of this positive trend and the company's long-term profitability prospects.