Timken Company (TKR)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 394,100 407,400 369,100 284,500 362,100
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,582,400 2,268,300 2,294,900 2,152,900 1,868,200
ROE 15.26% 17.96% 16.08% 13.21% 19.38%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $394,100K ÷ $2,582,400K
= 15.26%

Timken Co.'s return on equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2023, the ROE stands at 15.26%, representing a slight decrease from the previous year's 17.96%. The ROE was relatively stable in 2021 and 2022 at 16.08% and 17.96%, respectively. However, there was a noticeable drop in ROE in 2020 to 13.21% from 19.38% in 2019.

Overall, the trend in Timken Co.'s ROE shows some variability, with the company experiencing both increases and decreases in the metric over the five-year period. It is essential to further analyze the company's financial performance and operational efficiency to understand the factors contributing to these fluctuations in ROE.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Timken Company
TKR
15.26%
RBC Bearings Incorporated
RBC
7.63%