VF Corporation (VFC)

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 -457,236 -667,468 -1,170,343 -968,882 -765,466 -215,146 117,119 118,584 414,318 424,251 1,006,736 1,386,941 1,395,619 1,225,058 1,017,727 407,869 -165,427 -47,664 344,615 679,449
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,680,230 1,406,370 1,387,900 1,658,360 2,109,190 2,210,040 2,716,760 2,910,710 3,319,630 3,085,640 3,352,490 3,530,360 3,653,400 3,598,480 3,274,030 3,056,160 3,138,170 2,945,240 2,912,600 3,357,330
ROE -27.21% -47.46% -84.32% -58.42% -36.29% -9.73% 4.31% 4.07% 12.48% 13.75% 30.03% 39.29% 38.20% 34.04% 31.08% 13.35% -5.27% -1.62% 11.83% 20.24%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-457,236K ÷ $1,680,230K
= -27.21%

VF Corporation's return on equity (ROE) has shown significant volatility over the past few years.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, the ROE fluctuated between positive and negative values, ranging from a high of 38.20% to a low of -5.27%. The ROE improved initially, reaching a peak of 39.29% on March 31, 2022, before declining to 12.48% by December 31, 2022.

However, starting from March 31, 2023, the ROE experienced a steep decline, dropping to -58.42% by June 30, 2024, and further to -27.21% by December 31, 2024. This downward trend indicates a significant decrease in profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders.

Overall, the ROE trend for VF Corporation reflects fluctuations and a recent decline, suggesting potential challenges in effectively utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and operations may be needed to identify the underlying reasons for these fluctuations and to implement corrective measures.