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DTE Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

11.0%

Updated 321h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity — an 11.0% ROE means DTE earns $0.11 for every $1 of owners’ capital.

Sector Performance

41th percentile

DTE

11.0%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

10.4%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity — an 11.0% ROE means DTE earns $0.11 for every $1 of owners’ capital.

That sits below the sector median of 13.5%, placing DTE in the 40th percentile among its peers, so roughly six in ten sector companies achieve a higher return on equity. Trend data are limited: the year-over-year change is N/A, though quarter-over-quarter ROE rose from 10.4% to 11.0%, a +5.8% improvement. The combination of a below-median level with only a short-term uptick leaves limited evidence of durable outperformance; the quarterly gain is a mild positive, but the absolute level still trails most peers. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because the current ROE is below the sector benchmark, and the absence of a longer trend makes it hard to confirm the improvement is lasting.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 DTE's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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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.