Pilgrims Pride Corp (PPC)

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 321,574 31,945 169,019 470,679 745,930 937,660 740,033 211,230 31,000 -5,675 -32,954 127,697 94,757 186,758 263,077 439,181 455,924 356,520 276,065 212,538
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,331,370 3,077,580 3,059,230 2,893,610 2,840,810 2,727,720 2,860,200 2,781,630 2,577,080 2,604,240 2,582,480 2,723,910 2,563,760 2,420,850 2,364,180 2,465,910 2,525,660 2,319,860 2,263,350 2,134,600
ROE 9.65% 1.04% 5.52% 16.27% 26.26% 34.38% 25.87% 7.59% 1.20% -0.22% -1.28% 4.69% 3.70% 7.71% 11.13% 17.81% 18.05% 15.37% 12.20% 9.96%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $321,574K ÷ $3,331,370K
= 9.65%

To analyze Pilgrim`s Pride Corp.'s return on equity (ROE), we can see a fluctuating trend over the past eight quarters.

In Q4 2023, the ROE stands at 9.65%, showing a slight improvement compared to the previous quarter's ROE of 1.04%. This increase indicates a positive upturn in the utilization of equity to generate profits.

The ROE of 5.52% in Q2 2023 was lower than the Q1 2023 ROE of 16.27%. This sudden decrease may suggest a decline in the company's ability to generate returns on its shareholders' equity.

The highest ROE in the dataset was recorded in Q3 2022 at 34.38%, followed by Q4 2022 at 26.26%. These quarters reflect strong performance in utilizing equity to generate profits.

Overall, the ROE of Pilgrim`s Pride Corp. has varied significantly over the past eight quarters, showing both peaks and troughs. Investors and analysts may want to investigate the factors contributing to these fluctuations to assess the company's financial performance and profitability efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Pilgrims Pride Corp
PPC
9.65%
Tyson Foods Inc
TSN
4.35%