Return on Equity (ROE)
Higher than 70% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 1078h ago
Sector Performance
70th percentileAPO
19.2%
Sector Median
12.4%
Sector Avg
17.4%
Deep Analysis
Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders' equity, with 19.2% meaning Apollo earned $0.192 for every $1 of equity.
This performance places it above the Financial Services sector median of 14.0%, putting the stock in the 69th percentile among its peers. The year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and trend direction for the last eight quarters are all marked N/A, so no historical direction is available. With only a single current value and no trend data, the investment risk or opportunity cannot be assessed from this metric alone—there is no basis to judge improvement or decline. This metric’s level above the sector median supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it shows above-average profitability but lacks the trend context needed to shift the view toward bullish or bearish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about APO?
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 APO's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?
APO's Return on Equity (ROE) of 19.2% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 12.4%, placing it in the 70th percentile.
Who are APO's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?
The closest Financial Services peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: RF (11.9%), HSBC (11.6%), PNC (11.4%), GOLD (10.8%), PRU (10.7%).
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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19.2%
Sector Median
12.4%
Sector Avg
17.4%
How APO's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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