AG Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
Higher than 20% of Basic Materials sector peers
Updated 2532h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders' equity, with 6.1% meaning First Majestic Silver earned roughly $0.061 for every $1 of equity over the past year.
Sector Performance
20th percentileAG
6.1%
Sector Median
12.5%
Sector Avg
13.3%
Deep Analysis
Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders' equity, with 6.1% meaning First Majestic Silver earned roughly $0.061 for every $1 of equity over the past year.
This figure sits well below the Basic Materials sector median of 13.3%, placing the company in the 27th percentile among its peers — indicating weaker profitability relative to the industry. The trend data is not available: both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are reported as N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 6.1% exist for the last eight quarters. Without a trend, the analysis relies solely on the current low level, which suggests limited opportunity for income-focused investors but may also reflect the cyclical nature of silver mining where capital-intensive assets suppress ROE. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the below-median ROE signals a risk of underperformance versus peers, but the absence of a downward trend leaves room for a cautious stance rather than a clear sell or buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about AG?
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?
Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.
How does AG's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?
AG's Return on Equity (ROE) of 6.1% compares to a Basic Materials sector median of 12.5%, placing it in the 20th percentile.
Who are AG's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?
The closest Basic Materials peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: MAG (12.5%), CDE (12.1%), RGLD (12.0%), AEM (18.0%), PPG (19.3%).
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The Formula
Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
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6.1%
Sector Median
12.5%
Sector Avg
13.3%
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