CENEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

-21.1%

Updated 413h ago

Sector Performance

8th percentile

-21.1%

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 negative ROE of -21.1% means the company is losing money relative to the equity invested.

This is far below the sector median of 13.8%, placing CE in the 8th percentile among its peers — the vast majority of competitors are generating positive returns. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter ROE improved by 26.7% (from -28.8% to -21.1%), showing a narrowing loss. The combination of an extremely negative ROE level with a recent upward trend signals elevated investment risk, as the company remains unprofitable, though the sequential improvement may hint at stabilization or recovery. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the poor absolute performance supports caution, while the improvement justifies a watchful stance rather than a decisive buy or sell.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 CE'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.