Snap-On Inc (SNA)

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 1,011,100 994,700 975,500 943,000 911,700 896,500 868,800 845,300 820,500 805,700 789,200 682,400 627,000 588,700 573,600 652,800 693,500 697,900 696,500 694,800
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 5,071,300 4,830,200 4,757,100 4,610,200 4,481,300 4,317,200 4,324,400 4,298,300 4,181,900 4,047,300 4,003,400 3,876,000 3,824,900 3,619,000 3,486,700 3,331,300 3,409,100 3,303,800 3,288,100 3,197,600
ROE 19.94% 20.59% 20.51% 20.45% 20.34% 20.77% 20.09% 19.67% 19.62% 19.91% 19.71% 17.61% 16.39% 16.27% 16.45% 19.60% 20.34% 21.12% 21.18% 21.73%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,011,100K ÷ $5,071,300K
= 19.94%

Snap-On Inc's Return on Equity (ROE) has demonstrated a relatively stable trend over the past five years, hovering around the range of 19% to 21%. The company has consistently maintained a healthy ROE, indicating that it efficiently generates profits from shareholders' equity.

In the latest reported quarter, ending December 31, 2023, the ROE stood at 19.94%, reflecting a slight decrease compared to the previous quarter but remaining within the historical range. This implies that Snap-On continues to effectively utilize its equity to generate returns for shareholders.

The average ROE for the past five years is approximately 20.20%, showcasing the company's strong performance in generating profits relative to shareholders' investment. Investors and analysts generally view a stable and high ROE positively, as it indicates the company's ability to generate profits without excessively relying on debt financing.

Overall, Snap-On Inc's consistent and solid ROE performance suggests a strong operational efficiency and profitability, which may be attractive to investors seeking companies with a history of favorable returns relative to equity investment.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023