Sotera Health Co (SHC)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021
Net income US$ in thousands 51,376 -233,570 116,882
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 443,734 350,238 586,096
ROE 11.58% -66.69% 19.94%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $51,376K ÷ $443,734K
= 11.58%

Sotera Health Co's Return on Equity (ROE) has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. In 2023, the ROE stands at 11.58%, indicating that for every dollar of shareholder's equity, the company generated a profit of 11.58 cents. This is a positive sign compared to the negative ROE of -66.69% in 2022, suggesting an improvement in the company's profitability and efficiency in the utilization of shareholder funds.

The ROE of 19.94% in 2021 reflects a strong performance, showcasing the company's ability to generate higher returns on equity for that year. However, the negative ROE of -8.54% in 2020 implies that the company was not efficient in utilizing its equity to generate profits during that period.

Overall, the fluctuating trend in ROE indicates that Sotera Health Co's performance in generating profits from shareholder equity has been inconsistent over the years. Investors and stakeholders may need to further investigate the factors contributing to these fluctuations to assess the company's financial health and sustainability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Sotera Health Co
SHC
11.58%
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc
DVA
65.48%
Progyny Inc
PGNY
11.21%