CENEUTRAL

CE Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

-22.2%

Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company generates profit from shareholders’ money; a negative ROE of -21.1% means CE is losing money relative to the equity invested.

Sector Performance

8th percentile

-22.2%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

-21.1%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company generates profit from shareholders’ money; a negative ROE of -21.1% means CE is losing money relative to the equity invested.

This sits well below the sector median of 13.8%, placing CE in the 8th percentile among sector peers—indicating it is one of the weakest performers on this metric. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change data is available, so no trend direction can be assessed. The combination of a deeply negative ROE and missing trend information signals a high level of current loss-making, but without a trend you cannot tell if the situation is improving or worsening, creating an environment of uncertainty rather than a clear risk or opportunity. This result contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because a negative ROE in the bottom 8% of the sector is a concerning fundamental weakness.

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: 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.