BSXNEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

14.7%

Updated 416h ago

Sector Performance

53th percentile

BSX

14.7%

Sector Median

13.8%

Sector Avg

31.4%

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders' equity — a 14.7% ROE means BSX earned $0.147 for every $1 of equity last quarter.

This sits just above the sector median of 14.3%, placing BSX in the 51st percentile among its peers, essentially in the middle of the pack. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter ROE improved by 23.5%, rising from 11.9% to 14.7%. The current level is slightly above average, and the sharp quarterly increase points to a recent upward shift in profitability, reducing near-term risk relative to earlier periods. However, with no multi-quarter trend data, this single bounce does not confirm a sustained improvement. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the ROE is roughly in line with peers, and while the quarter-over-quarter gain is positive, the lack of a longer track record keeps the outlook balanced.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: MRNA (-36.6%), FICO (-37.3%), XRAY (-37.7%), VRSN (-38.3%), MSCI (-45.3%).

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.