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CBRE Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

15.8%

Updated 225h 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 at 15.8%, CBRE earns $0.158 for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

58th percentile

CBRE

15.8%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

15.6%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and at 15.8%, CBRE earns $0.158 for every $1 of equity.

That return sits above the sector median of 13.3%, placing CBRE at the 57th percentile among its peers, meaning it outperforms roughly 57% of them. The long-term trend is not available, but the recent quarterly change shows ROE rose by 1.3% from 15.6% to the current 15.8%, with no year-over-year figure provided. The combination of an above-median ROE and a mild quarterly uptick suggests modest strength in generating returns, but the lack of a longer trend limits confidence in its durability. This level of profitability reduces some downside risk relative to weaker peers, yet the small and isolated improvement offers limited upside opportunity. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the ROE is healthy but not exceptional, and the limited trend data does not justify a more bullish or bearish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 CBRE'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.