CMANEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

9.4%

Updated 1923h ago

Sector Performance

34th percentile

CMA

9.4%

Sector Median

13.8%

Sector Avg

31.4%

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company generates profit from shareholders' money — 9.4% means that for every dollar of equity, the company earned 9.4 cents in the most recent period.

This is below the sector median of 13.5%, placing CMA in the 32nd percentile among its peers, indicating it trails a majority of competitors in profitability efficiency. The trend data is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are marked N/A, and only a single historical value of 9.4% is reported for the last eight quarters. With a below-median ROE and no trend to show improvement or deterioration, the current level suggests limited competitive advantage without clear momentum for investors to assess. This combination of a low relative level and absent trend information implies a neutral risk-opportunity profile — there is neither a strong signal of weakness nor a catalyst for outperformance. The metric reinforces the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the ROE does not provide a compelling reason to be bullish or bearish on its own.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 CMA'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.