Semtech(Smtc) Financials: Return On Equity Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios
Profitability Trend (Last 5 Years)
Profitability - return on equity
This chart shows the historical trend of return on equity for SMTC compared to its industry average over the recent years.
Ratio Definition and Interpretation
Name: Return on Equity (ROE)
Definition: ROE shows how much profit the company earns for its shareholders based on their invested equity. It’s one of the most watched profitability ratios. A consistently high ROE signals strong management and efficient use of shareholder capital. But artificially high ROE may sometimes be boosted by excessive debt.
Interpretation:
• In '2022', SMTC's return on equity was 17.0%, measuring profitability for shareholders. Industry average for Semiconductors in '2022' stood at 6.1%.
• In '2023', SMTC's return on equity was 8.2%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Semiconductors in '2023' stood at 4.2%. Industry average declined by 1.9% from previous year.
• In '2024', SMTC's return on equity was -487.1%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Semiconductors in '2024' stood at -32.3%. Industry average declined by 36.5% from previous year.
• In '2025', SMTC's return on equity was -137.8%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2024' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Semiconductors in '2025' stood at 0.3%. Industry average increased by 32.6% compared to previous year.
Overall, SMTC's return on equity has been volatile but showed a downward trend over the past 4 years.
Formula: ROE = Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Good Range: 10%-20% desirable for many industries.