Penn National Gaming Inc (PENN)

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 -311,500 -536,300 -1,224,400 -1,119,200 -490,100 -111,200 737,100 684,800 222,100 246,300 208,900 381,500 420,800 386,900 442,700 29,600 -670,000 -773,600 -871,600 -605,653
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,862,700 3,064,700 3,055,900 3,074,700 3,202,100 3,482,600 4,210,300 4,176,300 3,597,700 3,617,100 3,766,800 3,953,500 4,097,800 3,071,900 2,958,300 2,756,300 2,656,200 2,633,700 1,506,200 1,278,400
ROE -10.88% -17.50% -40.07% -36.40% -15.31% -3.19% 17.51% 16.40% 6.17% 6.81% 5.55% 9.65% 10.27% 12.59% 14.96% 1.07% -25.22% -29.37% -57.87% -47.38%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-311,500K ÷ $2,862,700K
= -10.88%

The return on equity (ROE) of Penn National Gaming Inc has shown significant fluctuations over the reported periods, ranging from negative percentages to positive percentages. The ROE was negative in most of the periods from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2022, indicating that the company was not generating sufficient profits relative to its equity. However, starting from March 31, 2023, the ROE turned positive, reaching a peak of 17.51% by June 30, 2023.

Despite the improvement in the ROE in the mid-2023 periods, there was a decline in the subsequent quarters, with negative ROE figures reappearing by December 31, 2023. The trend of negative ROE continued into 2024, with the ROE ranging from -36.40% to -10.88% in the latter part of the year.

These fluctuations in ROE suggest a varying performance in generating returns for shareholders relative to the company's equity base. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing its equity to create value over time.