CSGPNEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

0.3%

Updated 152h ago

Sector Performance

14th percentile

CSGP

0.3%

Sector Median

13.8%

Sector Avg

31.4%

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Deep Analysis

A Return on Equity (ROE) of 0.3% means that for every dollar of shareholder equity, the company earned just $0.003 in profit over the past year—this is a very low return, indicating weak profitability relative to the capital invested.

Among its sector peers, the median ROE is 13.7%, placing the company at the 14th percentile, meaning 86% of peers have higher returns. The trend data is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are marked N/A, and the only historical value provided is the current 0.3%. The combination of a very low ROE level with no trend history makes it difficult to assess direction, but the absolute underperformance suggests elevated risk, as the company is earning far below its peers with no visible improvement path. This metric contradicts a NEUTRAL verdict because the ROE is critically weak and far below the sector median, signaling a fundamental profitability problem that warrants caution rather than neutrality.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 CSGP'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.