CNCCAUTIOUS

CNC Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

-20.4%

Updated 417h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates with each dollar of shareholders’ equity; at -20.4%, CNC is currently destroying shareholder value rather than creating it.

Sector Performance

9th percentile

CNC

-20.4%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

-26.0%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates with each dollar of shareholders’ equity; at -20.4%, CNC is currently destroying shareholder value rather than creating it.

That figure sits far below the sector median of 13.4%, placing CNC in the 9th percentile of its peer group. The trend data is incomplete: the year-over-year change is N/A, while the quarter-over-quarter change shows improvement of +21.5% (from -26.0% to -20.4%). This combination — a deeply negative ROE that is still far below peers, with only a single quarter of improvement — signals ongoing financial weakness and elevated investment risk. The lack of a longer trend makes it hard to confirm whether the improvement is durable. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as CNC's profitability profile remains well behind its sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 CNC'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.