COONEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

2.9%

Updated 152h ago

Sector Performance

17th percentile

COO

2.9%

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 — here, a 2.9% ROE means COO earns only $0.029 per dollar of equity.

That level sits far below the sector median of 13.7%, placing COO in the 17th percentile among its peers, indicating much weaker profitability compared to the typical company in its industry. No trend information is available: the year-over-year change is listed as N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the last eight quarters show only the single current value. The combination of a low absolute ROE and the absence of any trend data leaves limited insight — investors cannot assess whether performance is improving or deteriorating, but the low level alone signals below-average efficiency and higher risk relative to peers. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because a 2.9% ROE at the 17th percentile is a clearly negative signal that should tilt the assessment toward caution rather than neutrality.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 COO'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.