Return on Equity Calculator

Calculate Return on Equity (ROE) to measure how effectively a company generates profits from shareholders' equity. ROE is one of the most important profitability ratios for assessing management efficiency and shareholder value creation.

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Understanding Return on Equity

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company generates profits from shareholders' equity. It's considered one of the most important financial ratios because it shows how well management is using the money invested by shareholders to generate earnings growth.

ROE Formula

Basic Formula

  • ROE = Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
  • Expressed as a percentage
  • Shows profit per dollar of equity
  • Key profitability metric

DuPont Analysis

  • ROE = Profit Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier
  • ROE = (Net Income/Sales) × (Sales/Assets) × (Assets/Equity)
  • Breaks down ROE drivers
  • Comprehensive analysis tool

ROE Interpretation

Performance Benchmarks

Industry ROE ranges and interpretations

Excellent ROE (20%+)

  • Superior profitability
  • Excellent management
  • Strong competitive advantage
  • High shareholder returns

Good ROE (15-20%)

  • Above average performance
  • Efficient operations
  • Good market position
  • Attractive investment

Average ROE (10-15%)

  • Market average performance
  • Competent management
  • Stable operations
  • Fair investment option

Below Average ROE (<10%)

  • Poor profitability
  • Inefficient operations
  • Competitive challenges
  • Requires improvement

ROE Components Analysis

Component Formula What It Measures Improvement Strategies
Profit Margin Net Income / Sales Pricing power and cost control Increase prices, reduce costs
Asset Turnover Sales / Assets Asset utilization efficiency Improve inventory turnover, increase sales
Equity Multiplier Assets / Equity Financial leverage Strategic debt usage

ROE vs Other Returns

vs Return on Assets (ROA)

  • ROE focuses on equity efficiency
  • ROA measures total asset efficiency
  • ROE affected by leverage
  • ROA shows operating efficiency

vs Return on Capital (ROC)

  • ROE uses shareholders' equity
  • ROC includes debt and equity
  • ROE shows equity returns
  • ROC measures total capital returns

Industry Variations

High ROE Industries

  • Technology (20-30%)
  • Consumer discretionary
  • Financial services
  • High growth sectors

Low ROE Industries

  • Utilities (8-12%)
  • Capital intensive industries
  • Regulated businesses
  • Mature sectors

ROE Limitations

Accounting Issues

  • Affected by accounting policies
  • Share buybacks inflate ROE
  • One-time gains distort results
  • Quality of earnings matters

Context Missing

  • No risk adjustment
  • Ignores capital structure
  • Short-term focus possible
  • Industry comparisons needed

Key Takeaways for Return on Equity

  • ROE = Net Income / Shareholders' Equity measures how effectively a company generates profits from equity capital
  • Higher ROE indicates better management efficiency and shareholder value creation
  • ROE can be decomposed using DuPont analysis into profit margin, asset turnover, and leverage
  • Compare ROE within the same industry and against historical company performance
  • Sustainable ROE above 15% is generally considered excellent
  • ROE should be analyzed alongside other metrics like ROA and debt levels
  • Quality of earnings and sustainability of ROE are crucial considerations
  • ROE drives stock price performance and is a key metric for value investors

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