Bristow Group Inc (VTOL)

Return on equity (ROE)

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands -6,780 -5,819 6,382 12,006 9,215 16,136 2,393 -15,791 -54,066 -111,131 -141,767 -56,093 -20,734 -116,125 -251,238 -491,961 -490,675 -343,957 -149,694 9,173
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 823,687 795,541 813,325 798,838 787,307 769,232 793,786 835,815 844,703 839,610 862,709 897,613 979,624 1,010,520 1,029,510 426,485 459,554 459,492 461,756 462,045
ROE -0.82% -0.73% 0.78% 1.50% 1.17% 2.10% 0.30% -1.89% -6.40% -13.24% -16.43% -6.25% -2.12% -11.49% -24.40% -115.35% -106.77% -74.86% -32.42% 1.99%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-6,780K ÷ $823,687K
= -0.82%

The return on equity (ROE) for Bristow Group Inc has been quite volatile over the past few quarters. The ROE was negative in several periods, indicating that the company's net income was insufficient to generate a positive return for shareholders.

Specifically, the ROE was -0.82% in December 2023, showing a slight improvement from the previous quarter. However, it remained negative, indicating ongoing challenges in generating profit relative to shareholder equity.

In contrast, the ROE increased to 1.50% in March 2023, showing a positive return for shareholders. This improvement was further reinforced with a 0.78% ROE in June 2023. However, the ROE fluctuated in subsequent quarters, with negative ROE values in September and December 2023.

Overall, the trend in Bristow Group Inc's ROE indicates inconsistency and challenges in consistently generating profits relative to the equity invested by shareholders. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and operational efficiency may be necessary to address the fluctuations in ROE and improve long-term shareholder value.