Tandem Diabetes Care Inc (TNDM)

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 -222,611 -208,461 -224,470 -203,751 -94,593 -67,933 -13,169 5,895 15,566 21,758 6,556 -24,559 -34,382 -48,730 -42,223 -16,628 -24,753 -23,719 -55,063 -112,910
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 313,632 314,000 329,234 338,753 439,947 421,822 449,584 437,382 433,112 389,654 346,085 313,414 366,305 326,544 267,704 207,176 194,979 166,994 145,345 120,962
ROE -70.98% -66.39% -68.18% -60.15% -21.50% -16.10% -2.93% 1.35% 3.59% 5.58% 1.89% -7.84% -9.39% -14.92% -15.77% -8.03% -12.70% -14.20% -37.88% -93.34%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-222,611K ÷ $313,632K
= -70.98%

Based on the provided data, Tandem Diabetes Care Inc's return on equity (ROE) has been fluctuating over the past eight quarters. The ROE values have ranged from a low of -70.98% in Q4 2023 to a high of 1.35% in Q1 2022.

The negative ROE figures in most quarters suggest that the company's net income is insufficient to cover shareholder equity, indicating a potential inefficiency in the utilization of equity capital. The significant negative ROE values in recent quarters, such as -70.98% in Q4 2023 and -66.39% in Q3 2023, may raise concerns regarding the company's ability to generate sustainable profits relative to its equity base.

Furthermore, the decreasing trend in ROE from Q1 2022 to Q4 2023 indicates a deterioration in the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.

It is essential for Tandem Diabetes Care Inc to closely monitor and analyze the factors contributing to the negative ROE values and take appropriate measures to improve operational efficiency, profitability, and ultimately enhance shareholder wealth in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023