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CPB Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

15.4%

Higher than 71% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 77h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, and CPB's current 15.4% means it earns $0.154 for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

71th percentile

CPB

15.4%

Sector Median

6.4%

Sector Avg

-32.0%

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, and CPB's current 15.4% means it earns $0.154 for every $1 of equity.

That outpaces the sector median of 7.0%, placing CPB in the 78th percentile among its consumer defensive peers. Trend data is unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no direction can be drawn from the last eight quarters. A high ROE with no confirmed trend points to a strong profitability position, but without historical movement there is no evidence of momentum improving or deteriorating. This creates a moderate risk profile — the level signals efficiency, while the missing trend leaves uncertainty about sustainability. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because strong relative performance is balanced by a lack of clarity on whether that performance is strengthening or weakening.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

How does CPB's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?

CPB's Return on Equity (ROE) of 15.4% compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 6.4%, placing it in the 71th percentile.

Who are CPB's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: CELH (8.1%), ADM (4.7%), ABEV (17.6%), WMT (24.1%), COTY (-13.9%).

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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.