Sprouts Farmers Market LLC (SFM)

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 258,856 253,927 254,354 249,017 261,164 252,272 250,399 249,416 244,157 276,326 272,700 278,688 287,450 250,687 216,706 185,047 149,629 130,698 141,938 148,304
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,148,550 1,115,010 1,075,150 1,050,930 1,046,460 1,040,830 1,013,690 1,011,970 959,876 968,083 949,123 966,870 881,293 807,946 743,277 670,722 581,952 559,921 531,649 556,521
ROE 22.54% 22.77% 23.66% 23.69% 24.96% 24.24% 24.70% 24.65% 25.44% 28.54% 28.73% 28.82% 32.62% 31.03% 29.16% 27.59% 25.71% 23.34% 26.70% 26.65%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $258,856K ÷ $1,148,550K
= 22.54%

The return on equity (ROE) of Sprouts Farmers Market Inc has shown relatively stable performance over the past eight quarters, ranging from 22.54% to 24.96%. The company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity has been consistent, with ROE figures consistently above 20%. This indicates that Sprouts Farmers Market Inc efficiently utilizes its equity capital to generate net income.

The slight fluctuation in ROE figures quarter over quarter reflects potential changes in profitability and efficiency of the company's operations. Although there was a gradual decline in ROE from Q4 2022 to Q2 2023, the metric rebounded in Q3 and Q4 2023.

Overall, Sprouts Farmers Market Inc has maintained a healthy level of return on equity, demonstrating effective management of assets and financial resources to create value for shareholders. Investors may view the company positively for its ability to deliver consistent ROE performance. Monitoring future ROE trends can provide insights into the company's financial health and growth prospects.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC
SFM
22.54%
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
GO
6.51%
Kroger Company
KR
18.63%