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AON Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

39.5%

Higher than 90% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 3033h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Aon's Return on Equity (ROE) of 39.5% means that for every dollar of shareholders' equity, the company generated about $0.395 in net profit over the past year — a measure of how efficiently it uses investor money to produce earnings.

Sector Performance

90th percentile

AON

39.5%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

19.5%

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Deep Analysis

This level is far above the financial-services sector median of 13.9%, placing Aon in the 95th percentile among its peers. No trend data is available: the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as not applicable, and only a single historical value of 39.5% is provided. Without a trend, the combination of an extremely high ROE with no recent movement suggests the metric is currently static, which limits both immediate upside opportunity and downside risk from a change in performance. This extremely strong relative standing supports high profitability, but the absence of a positive or improving trend tempers any bullish signal. The neutral verdict is consistent because the exceptional ROE level is offset by the lack of directional change, leaving no clear catalyst for outperformance or deterioration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about AON?

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 AON's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?

AON's Return on Equity (ROE) of 39.5% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 13.3%, placing it in the 90th percentile.

Who are AON's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest Financial Services peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: PFG (12.9%), HDB (13.8%), AFL (12.4%), ARES (12.3%), RF (11.9%).

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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.