Timken Company (TKR)

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 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 352,700 340,200 346,300 375,300 394,100 432,600 431,700 411,500 407,400 373,100 374,200 374,000 369,100 359,300 360,000 317,100 284,500 344,900 320,300 350,900
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,984,100 2,933,300 2,796,800 2,608,300 2,582,400 2,477,800 2,531,300 2,348,000 2,268,300 2,093,600 2,203,600 2,271,100 2,294,900 2,296,900 2,290,900 2,175,500 2,152,900 2,028,100 1,883,600 1,817,400
ROE 11.82% 11.60% 12.38% 14.39% 15.26% 17.46% 17.05% 17.53% 17.96% 17.82% 16.98% 16.47% 16.08% 15.64% 15.71% 14.58% 13.21% 17.01% 17.00% 19.31%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $352,700K ÷ $2,984,100K
= 11.82%

The return on equity (ROE) for Timken Company has shown fluctuations over the observed periods. ROE for the company was relatively high at around 19.31% as of March 31, 2020, indicating efficient utilization of shareholder equity to generate profits. However, there was a slight decline in ROE to 17.00% by June 30, 2020, and further to 13.21% by December 31, 2020, which may suggest a decrease in profitability relative to the equity invested.

Subsequently, there was a gradual improvement in ROE, reaching 17.82% by September 30, 2022, reflecting a positive trend in the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity. However, ROE exhibited a slight decrease to 15.26% by December 31, 2023, and a more significant decline to 11.82% by December 31, 2024. These decreases may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability levels relative to the equity base during these periods.

Overall, while the ROE for Timken Company has fluctuated over the observed periods, it is essential to monitor future trends closely to assess the company's ability to generate returns for its shareholders efficiently.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Timken Company
TKR
11.82%
RBC Bearings Incorporated
RBC
7.63%