Tootsie Roll Industries Inc (TR)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 86,827 91,912 75,937 65,326 58,995
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 870,743 823,422 783,171 769,042 763,327
ROE 9.97% 11.16% 9.70% 8.49% 7.73%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $86,827K ÷ $870,743K
= 9.97%

Tootsie Roll Industries Inc's Return on Equity (ROE) has shown a positive trend over the years based on the provided data. The ROE increased from 7.73% as of December 31, 2020, to 8.49% by December 31, 2021, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate profit from its shareholder equity.

Further, the ROE continued to rise to 9.70% by December 31, 2022, and then to 11.16% by December 31, 2023, demonstrating a consistent upward trajectory in the company's profitability relative to its equity levels.

However, there was a slight decrease in the ROE to 9.97% by December 31, 2024, possibly suggesting a temporary dip in the company's profitability compared to the immediate prior year.

Overall, Tootsie Roll Industries Inc's ROE performance reflects a generally positive trend, indicating its efficient utilization of shareholder equity to generate returns for investors, although fluctuations in the ratio should be closely monitored for any potential underlying reasons.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc
TR
9.97%
Hershey Co
HSY
47.11%
John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc
JBSS
18.68%