BE Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
Higher than 26% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 421h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity — a 1.3% ROE means that for every $100 of equity, the company earned $1.30 in profit.
Sector Performance
26th percentileBE
1.3%
Sector Median
13.3%
Sector Avg
-23.4%
Prior Period
-11.5%(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity — a 1.3% ROE means that for every $100 of equity, the company earned $1.30 in profit.
This figure sits well below the Industrials sector median of 12.6%, placing BE in the 26th percentile among its peers, indicating weaker profitability relative to the industry. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter shift is +111.3%, moving from -11.5% to 1.3% over the last two reported periods. While the absolute ROE remains very low, the steep sequential increase from a negative reading suggests a recent turnaround in earnings relative to equity. The combination of a low level with a sharp upward trend presents a high-risk opportunity: the improvement is encouraging, but the company still lags far behind its sector and has a short track record. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict — the poor percentile rank and sub-2% ROE reinforce the need for caution, even as the positive QoQ change offers a reason to monitor progress rather than dismiss the stock outright.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about BE?
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 BE's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?
BE's Return on Equity (ROE) of 1.3% compares to a Industrials sector median of 13.3%, placing it in the 26th percentile.
Who are BE's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?
The closest Industrials peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: PWR (13.5%), ROP (13.1%), AME (13.9%), RTX (11.6%), CARR (9.9%).
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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.
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1.3%
Sector Median
13.3%
Sector Avg
-23.4%
How BE's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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