Semtech Corporation (SMTC)
Return on equity (ROE)
| Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | US$ in thousands | -161,896 | -1,092,030 | -1,092,030 | 61,380 | 61,380 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 542,400 | -307,434 | -307,434 | 755,852 | 755,852 |
| ROE | -29.85% | — | — | 8.12% | 8.12% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-161,896K ÷ $542,400K
= -29.85%
The return on equity (ROE) for Semtech Corporation over the past few years has shown some fluctuations. In January 2023 and January 2024, the ROE remained constant at 8.12%. However, in January 2025, there was a significant decline in ROE to -29.85%, indicating that the company's profitability relative to its equity has deteriorated substantially. This negative ROE figure suggests that Semtech Corporation may be experiencing challenges in generating profits from its equity base, which could be a cause for concern for investors and stakeholders. Further analysis and investigation into the factors contributing to this sharp decline in ROE would be warranted to understand the underlying issues affecting the company's financial performance.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025