Post Holdings Inc (POST)
Return on equity (ROE)
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 297,500 | 301,300 | 319,500 | 400,100 | 869,300 | 756,600 | 702,600 | 478,100 | 64,700 | 166,700 | 193,800 | 284,100 | -17,200 | 800 | -117,300 | -137,100 | 98,300 | 124,700 | 170,200 | 250,500 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 3,944,000 | 3,842,100 | 3,950,000 | 3,473,000 | 3,428,300 | 3,254,000 | 3,395,000 | 3,476,500 | 2,566,100 | 2,742,400 | 2,833,900 | 2,901,200 | 2,920,700 | 2,854,500 | 2,916,300 | 2,907,100 | 3,357,800 | 2,925,900 | 3,206,100 | 3,233,900 |
| ROE | 7.54% | 7.84% | 8.09% | 11.52% | 25.36% | 23.25% | 20.70% | 13.75% | 2.52% | 6.08% | 6.84% | 9.79% | -0.59% | 0.03% | -4.02% | -4.72% | 2.93% | 4.26% | 5.31% | 7.75% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $297,500K ÷ $3,944,000K
= 7.54%
The return on equity (ROE) of Post Holdings Inc has witnessed fluctuations over the last eight quarters. In Q1 2023, the company achieved a high ROE of 25.21%, indicating efficient utilization of shareholder equity to generate profits. However, this figure declined to 7.54% in Q1 2024, marking a significant decrease in profitability efficiency.
Overall, the ROE has ranged from a low of 7.54% to a high of 25.21% during the observed period. This suggests that there have been variations in the company's ability to generate profits relative to shareholder equity. It is important for stakeholders to investigate the factors contributing to these fluctuations to assess the company's financial performance and sustainability.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2023