Royal Gold Inc (RGLD)

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 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 332,024 287,395 240,490 222,731 239,440 233,034 229,489 237,180 238,980 252,783 288,668 271,554 265,768 302,531 269,869 254,397 235,829 199,343 176,787 167,005
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,118,960 3,038,640 2,968,870 2,911,050 2,888,220 2,849,390 2,823,560 2,782,560 2,741,090 2,707,580 2,684,230 2,633,690 2,541,850 2,490,770 2,427,320 2,391,640 2,350,060 2,272,220 2,240,240 2,216,310
ROE 10.65% 9.46% 8.10% 7.65% 8.29% 8.18% 8.13% 8.52% 8.72% 9.34% 10.75% 10.31% 10.46% 12.15% 11.12% 10.64% 10.04% 8.77% 7.89% 7.54%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $332,024K ÷ $3,118,960K
= 10.65%

The return on equity (ROE) for Royal Gold Inc has shown fluctuation over the period from December 31, 2019, to December 31, 2024. The ROE started at 7.54% in December 2019, gradually increased to 12.15% by June 30, 2021, before experiencing a slight decline.

From a peak of 12.15%, the ROE decreased to 7.65% by March 31, 2024, but rebounded to 10.65% by December 31, 2024. The ROE demonstrates the firm's ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity, with higher percentages indicating greater efficiency in utilizing equity to generate earnings.

Overall, Royal Gold Inc's ROE has depicted mixed performance trends, with periods of both growth and contraction in profitability relative to shareholders' equity. Analysis of the underlying factors influencing ROE fluctuations can provide further insight into the firm's overall financial health and performance.