Williams Companies Inc (WMB)
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 | 2,225,000 | 2,877,000 | 2,825,000 | 2,884,000 | 3,179,000 | 2,710,000 | 2,656,000 | 2,596,000 | 2,049,000 | 2,002,000 | 1,567,000 | 1,471,000 | 1,517,000 | 1,011,000 | 1,155,000 | 1,154,000 | 211,000 | 219,000 | 131,000 | 138,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 12,436,000 | 12,428,000 | 12,296,000 | 12,449,000 | 12,402,000 | 11,845,000 | 11,679,000 | 11,785,000 | 11,485,000 | 11,319,000 | 11,226,000 | 11,316,000 | 11,423,000 | 11,198,000 | 11,512,000 | 11,702,000 | 11,769,000 | 12,065,000 | 12,212,000 | 12,354,000 |
| ROE | 17.89% | 23.15% | 22.97% | 23.17% | 25.63% | 22.88% | 22.74% | 22.03% | 17.84% | 17.69% | 13.96% | 13.00% | 13.28% | 9.03% | 10.03% | 9.86% | 1.79% | 1.82% | 1.07% | 1.12% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $2,225,000K ÷ $12,436,000K
= 17.89%
Williams Companies Inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown fluctuations over the past few years. The ROE was relatively low, ranging from 1.07% to 1.82%, in the first half of 2020. However, there was a significant increase in ROE starting from March 31, 2021, reaching a peak of 25.63% by December 31, 2023. This surge in ROE indicates that the company was able to generate higher profits relative to shareholders' equity during this period.
Although there was a slight decrease in ROE in the first half of 2024, with values ranging from 22.74% to 17.89%, it remained at a relatively high level compared to the earlier years. Overall, the trend in ROE indicates that Williams Companies Inc has been effectively utilizing equity to generate returns for its shareholders, with a notable improvement in profitability and efficiency in recent years. However, it will be important to monitor future trends to ensure sustainable growth and performance.
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Dec 31, 2024