Tootsie Roll Industries Inc (TR)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 91,912 75,937 65,326 58,995 64,920
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 823,422 783,171 769,042 763,327 759,854
ROE 11.16% 9.70% 8.49% 7.73% 8.54%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $91,912K ÷ $823,422K
= 11.16%

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) has shown a positive trend over the past five years. The ROE increased from 8.54% in 2019 to 11.16% in 2023. This signals an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its shareholders' equity. It is noteworthy that the ROE has been consistently above the 7% threshold, indicating efficient utilization of equity capital. The increasing trend suggests that Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. has been effectively managing its assets to generate higher returns for its shareholders. Overall, the improving ROE reflects positively on the company's performance and financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc
TR
11.16%
Hershey Co
HSY
45.42%
John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc
JBSS
18.68%