Sysco Corporation (SYY)
Return on equity (ROE)
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | US$ in thousands | 1,828,000 | 1,955,000 | 1,770,000 | 1,359,000 | 524,209 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,830,000 | 1,860,000 | 2,008,620 | 1,382,260 | 1,552,900 |
| ROE | 99.89% | 105.11% | 88.12% | 98.32% | 33.76% |
June 30, 2025 calculation
ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,828,000K ÷ $1,830,000K
= 99.89%
The return on equity (ROE) for Sysco Corporation demonstrates significant fluctuations over the analyzed period from June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2025. In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, the ROE stood at 33.76%, reflecting the company's efficiency in generating profit from shareholders’ equity during that period. The following year, this metric experienced a substantial increase, soaring to 98.32% as of June 30, 2022, indicating an improved capacity to produce earnings relative to shareholders' equity, potentially driven by operational efficiencies, strategic initiatives, or extraordinary gains.
Subsequently, ROE remained high but showed a slight decline to 88.12% by June 30, 2023, suggesting a potential normalization of profitability levels or increased equity base that diluted the return. The upward trend resumed in the subsequent year, with ROE reaching 105.11% as of June 30, 2024, surpassing the 100% mark, which could indicate exceptionally strong earnings relative to equity, possibly due to leveraged earnings or one-time gains.
However, by June 30, 2025, the ROE experienced a modest decrease to 99.89%. Despite the slight decline, the figure remains elevated, reflecting sustained high profitability relative to equity. The overall trend indicates that Sysco has been capable of consistently generating high returns on shareholders’ equity, especially in the most recent fiscal years. This high and fluctuating ROE suggests effective management in leveraging assets and equity to produce significant earnings, though the volatility warrants further investigation into underlying factors such as changes in net income, leverage, or equity levels across these periods.
Peer comparison
Jun 30, 2025