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C Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

8.5%

Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company turns shareholder investment into profit; an 8.5% ROE means for every $100 of equity, the company generates $8.50 in profit.

Sector Performance

33th percentile

8.5%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

7.6%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company turns shareholder investment into profit; an 8.5% ROE means for every $100 of equity, the company generates $8.50 in profit.

This sits below the sector median of 13.9%, placing the company at the 32nd percentile among sector peers, so over two-thirds of peers earn higher returns on equity. The year-over-year change is N/A, but quarter-over-quarter ROE rose 11.8%, up from 7.6% in the prior quarter. The below-median level suggests the stock carries higher risk than the average peer, while the recent quarterly improvement offers a possible turnaround signal worth watching. Because the metric remains low even with the QoQ gain, it neither supports an upgrade nor forces a downgrade. This directly aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the level is weak but the trend is positive.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 C'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.