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BLK Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

12.3%

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, and BLK's 12.3% means it earns $12.30 per $100 of invested capital.

Sector Performance

46th percentile

BLK

12.3%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

11.9%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, and BLK's 12.3% means it earns $12.30 per $100 of invested capital.

This sits below the sector median of 13.8%, placing BLK at the 44th percentile among its peers, so roughly half the sector earns a higher return. Trend data is unavailable: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and prior eight-quarter trend are all N/A, leaving only the single current value of 12.3%. With a below-median level and no trend history, there is no evidence of improving or deteriorating profitability, which makes the investment risk harder to gauge but does not signal immediate damage. This metric directly supports the neutral verdict: BLK's profitability is modestly lagging its sector, yet the absence of trend data means no case exists for a more bullish or bearish stance based on ROE alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 BLK's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), 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.