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AZN Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

22.0%

Updated 11h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and AZN’s current 22.0% means it earns $0.22 for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

71th percentile

AZN

22.0%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

17.0%

Prior Period

23.5%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and AZN’s current 22.0% means it earns $0.22 for every $1 of equity.

That level sits well above the sector median of 13.6%, placing AZN in the 70th percentile among sector peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -6.4%, with recent historical values showing a decline from 23.5% to 22.0%. The combination of an above-median ROE with a recent downward move suggests the company retains a clear profitability advantage, yet the slippage points to easing returns that could warrant attention. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the strong level offsets the negative trend, leaving no clear bullish or bearish signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

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

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: EVGO (-34.6%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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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.