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AG Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

6.1%

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 percentile

AG

6.1%

Sector Median

12.5%

Sector Avg

13.3%

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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%).

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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AG

6.1%

Sector Median

12.5%

Sector Avg

13.3%

How AG's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.

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