Rambus Inc (RMBS)

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	333,904	291,308	189,049	55,189	-14,310	-24,154	-21,417	-45,271	18,334	174	-16,239	-36,545	-40,471	-35,292	-39,886	-67,726	-87,763	-82,905	-170,467	-148,844
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	1,038,100	955,566	945,558	761,729	779,297	749,884	838,158	793,126	862,396	847,843	830,588	909,406	912,706	965,828	972,730	971,597	975,373	961,283	973,226	999,887
ROE		32.16%	30.49%	19.99%	7.25%	-1.84%	-3.22%	-2.56%	-5.71%	2.13%	0.02%	-1.96%	-4.02%	-4.43%	-3.65%	-4.10%	-6.97%	-9.00%	-8.62%	-17.52%	-14.89%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $333,904K ÷ $1,038,100K
= 32.16%

Rambus Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) has shown a positive trend over the past eight quarters, with significant improvements in performance. The ROE increased steadily from negative figures in Q4 2022 and Q3 2022 to reach 32.16% in Q4 2023, indicating the company's ability to generate returns on its shareholders' equity. This consistent improvement suggests that Rambus Inc. has been effectively utilizing its shareholders' funds to generate profits. The growth in ROE demonstrates enhanced efficiency and profitability within the company, reflecting positively on its overall financial health and performance.