Toro Co (TTC)

Return on equity (ROE)

Feb 2, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Aug 4, 2023 Feb 3, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Jul 29, 2022 Apr 29, 2022 Jan 28, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Jul 30, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Jan 29, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Jul 31, 2020 May 1, 2020 Jan 31, 2020 Oct 31, 2019 Aug 2, 2019 May 3, 2019 Feb 1, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 227,175 279,832 334,644 480,732 443,342 385,893 357,063 368,109 409,880 421,968 414,616 370,891 329,701 295,771 267,410 284,534 273,983 274,754 447,800 656,286
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,547,900 1,510,900 1,477,080 1,444,200 1,351,700 1,286,600 1,223,520 1,119,550 1,151,130 1,237,180 1,229,420 1,179,720 1,114,830 1,054,030 984,950 912,050 859,578 843,822 805,277 694,397
ROE 14.68% 18.52% 22.66% 33.29% 32.80% 29.99% 29.18% 32.88% 35.61% 34.11% 33.72% 31.44% 29.57% 28.06% 27.15% 31.20% 31.87% 32.56% 55.61% 94.51%

February 2, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $227,175K ÷ $1,547,900K
= 14.68%

Toro Co.'s return on equity (ROE) has shown a general declining trend over the past few quarters, with Q2 2023 standing out as the highest at 33.29% and the most recent quarter, Q1 2024, being the lowest at 18.59%. This indicates a potential weakening in the company's ability to generate profits from its shareholders' equity.

The fluctuation in ROE may be attributed to various factors such as changes in the company's profitability, financial leverage, or asset management efficiency. A decreasing trend in ROE could signal declining profitability relative to the equity invested in the company.

It is important for Toro Co. to closely monitor and analyze the drivers behind these ROE fluctuations to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure sustainable performance in the long run. A thorough evaluation of the company's operations, financial structure, and strategic decisions may help in enhancing its return on equity and overall financial performance.