Return on Equity (ROE)
Higher than 94% of Energy sector peers
Updated 1078h ago
Sector Performance
94th percentileDEN
31.3%
Sector Median
11.8%
Sector Avg
6.6%
Deep Analysis
Denbury Inc. (DEN) has a Return on Equity (ROE) of 31.3% as of May 2026.
This places DEN in the 94th percentile of the Energy sector, which has a median Return on Equity (ROE) of 11.8% and a sector average of 6.6%. DEN's Return on Equity (ROE) is 164.1% above the sector median, a significant divergence that warrants closer examination. In context: ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about DEN?
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 DEN's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?
DEN's Return on Equity (ROE) of 31.3% compares to a Energy sector median of 11.8%, placing it in the 94th percentile.
Who are DEN's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?
The closest Energy peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: TRP (11.3%), ET (12.4%), IMO (12.4%), SLB (12.8%), SHEL (10.2%).
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.
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31.3%
Sector Median
11.8%
Sector Avg
6.6%
How DEN's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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