DRINEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

53.7%

Updated 222h ago

Sector Performance

91th percentile

DRI

53.7%

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 — a 53.7% ROE means DRI earns roughly $0.537 for every $1 of equity, well above typical levels.

This far exceeds the sector median of 13.8%, placing DRI in the 91st percentile among its peers, indicating industry-leading efficiency. The trend for this metric is not available — there is no year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change provided, and the historical data consists of only a single 53.7% figure, so no directional pattern can be assessed. The combination of an extremely high ROE with no trend data creates a mixed picture: the current level suggests strong profitability and low risk from an equity perspective, but the lack of historical context introduces uncertainty about sustainability. This single-point high ROE supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it justifies a positive view of current performance, but the absence of trend information prevents upgrading to a bullish stance, and other factors likely contribute to the neutral rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 DRI'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.