Pilgrims Pride Corp (PPC)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 1,086,440 321,574 745,930 31,000 94,757
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 4,239,410 3,331,370 2,840,810 2,577,080 2,563,760
ROE 25.63% 9.65% 26.26% 1.20% 3.70%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,086,440K ÷ $4,239,410K
= 25.63%

Pilgrims Pride Corp's return on equity (ROE) has varied over the years, as evidenced by the data provided. In 2020, the ROE was 3.70%, indicating that for every dollar of equity, the company generated a return of 3.70%. However, the ROE decreased significantly to 1.20% in 2021, suggesting a decline in the company's profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders.

The trend reversed in 2022 when the ROE surged to 26.26%, indicating a substantial improvement in the company's performance in utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits. This increase in ROE suggests that Pilgrims Pride Corp was able to generate higher returns for shareholders relative to the equity invested during that year.

In 2023, the ROE decreased to 9.65%, which, although lower than the peak in 2022, still indicates a reasonable return on equity for the company. The most recent data point, in 2024, shows a further improvement in ROE to 25.63%, indicating that Pilgrims Pride Corp is continuing to enhance its profitability and efficiency in utilizing equity to generate returns for shareholders.

Overall, the fluctuation in Pilgrims Pride Corp's ROE over the years suggests varying levels of profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity. Investors and analysts would want to investigate the factors driving these changes to assess the company's financial performance and sustainability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Pilgrims Pride Corp
PPC
25.63%
Tyson Foods Inc
TSN
4.35%