Sealed Air Corporation (SEE)

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 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 271,600 396,000 360,900 361,700 341,600 311,900 389,500 404,300 491,600 578,200 551,700 545,900 506,800 468,100 494,400 486,400 502,800 464,700 398,700 331,700
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 624,500 771,200 650,100 598,300 549,500 408,400 412,400 346,500 344,100 218,200 199,700 190,400 248,700 127,700 93,800 101,400 172,500 24,500 -70,100 -181,900
ROE 43.49% 51.35% 55.51% 60.45% 62.17% 76.37% 94.45% 116.68% 142.87% 264.99% 276.26% 286.71% 203.78% 366.56% 527.08% 479.68% 291.48% 1,896.73%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $271,600K ÷ $624,500K
= 43.49%

Sealed Air Corporation's return on equity (ROE) has shown significant fluctuations over the past few years, as per the provided data. The ROE was at an exceptionally high level of 1,896.73% in September 2020, indicating the company generated substantial profits relative to its shareholders' equity during that period. This was followed by a decrease to 291.48% by December 2020.

From December 2020 to December 2022, the ROE continued to decline steadily, reaching 142.87%. This suggests that the company's profitability in relation to shareholders' equity was diminishing over this period. Subsequently, there was a slight increase in ROE to 116.68% in March 2023, followed by a continued decreasing trend, reaching 43.49% by December 2024.

Overall, the trend in Sealed Air Corporation's ROE indicates a period of high profitability followed by a gradual decline. A decreasing ROE could suggest inefficiencies in the company's operations or declining profitability relative to the equity invested by shareholders. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and operational efficiency is recommended to understand the factors influencing these ROE fluctuations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Sealed Air Corporation
SEE
43.49%
Celanese Corporation
CE
-29.41%