Sylvamo Corp (SLVM)
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 302,000 | 270,000 | 233,000 | 199,000 | 253,000 | 298,000 | 349,000 | 241,000 | 170,000 | 138,000 | 121,000 | 295,000 | 331,000 | 334,000 | 293,000 | 205,000 | 170,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 847,000 | 937,000 | 830,000 | 889,000 | 901,000 | 836,000 | 862,000 | 790,000 | 678,000 | 258,000 | 252,000 | 331,000 | 182,000 | 265,000 | 2,284,000 | 2,112,000 | 2,112,000 |
| ROE | 35.66% | 28.82% | 28.07% | 22.38% | 28.08% | 35.65% | 40.49% | 30.51% | 25.07% | 53.49% | 48.02% | 89.12% | 181.87% | 126.04% | 12.83% | 9.71% | 8.05% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $302,000K ÷ $847,000K
= 35.66%
The return on equity (ROE) of Sylvamo Corp has shown significant fluctuations over the past several periods, reflecting changes in the company's profitability and financial efficiency.
Starting at 8.05% at the end of December 2020, the ROE increased gradually over the next few quarters, reaching 12.83% by June 30, 2021. The substantial increase to 126.04% by September 30, 2021, and a further jump to 181.87% by the end of December 2021 indicate a period of exceptional profitability and efficiency for the company.
However, the ROE experienced a substantial decline in the subsequent quarters, dropping to 25.07% by the end of December 2022. This decline continued into 2023, with ROE fluctuating between 22.38% and 40.49% over the course of the year.
By the end of December 2024, the ROE had improved to 35.66%, showing a recovery from the lower values observed in the previous periods. The fluctuation in ROE suggests that Sylvamo Corp's profitability and financial performance have been volatile, indicating potential challenges or changes within the company or its industry that have influenced these metrics.
It would be important for stakeholders and investors to further investigate the underlying factors driving these fluctuations in ROE to gain a deeper understanding of Sylvamo Corp's financial performance and prospects.
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Dec 31, 2024