Valaris Ltd (VAL)

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 373,400 1,074,900 1,023,200 844,200 865,400 59,400 120,800 261,800 175,300 173,800 45,000 -3,629,800 -4,500,000 -4,598,600 -5,215,000 -2,759,200 -4,855,500 -5,000,100 -4,526,300 -3,019,800
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,244,300 2,114,900 2,176,800 2,020,900 1,987,600 1,200,000 1,266,100 1,352,000 1,297,900 1,214,400 1,140,400 1,022,600 1,060,800 1,036,600 1,089,500 3,463,100 4,374,600 4,518,700 5,190,400 6,298,300
ROE 16.64% 50.83% 47.00% 41.77% 43.54% 4.95% 9.54% 19.36% 13.51% 14.31% 3.95% -354.96% -424.21% -443.62% -478.66% -79.67% -110.99% -110.65% -87.21% -47.95%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $373,400K ÷ $2,244,300K
= 16.64%

Valaris Ltd's return on equity (ROE) has shown a significant improvement over the past few quarters. The company's ROE was negative and quite low in the earlier periods, indicating that it was not generating sufficient profits relative to the shareholders' equity.

From June 30, 2022, there was a notable turning point as the ROE entered positive territory at 3.95%. Subsequently, the ROE continued to increase steadily, reaching 50.83% by September 30, 2024, which signifies a strong profitability relative to the shareholders' equity.

This positive trend in ROE from mid-2022 to the end of 2024 indicates that Valaris Ltd has been effectively utilizing its equity to generate profits for its shareholders. Investors may view this improvement positively as it suggests the company is becoming more efficient and profitable in its operations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024