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ELV Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

11.1%

Updated 561h 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 11.1% ROE means ELV earns 11.1 cents per dollar of equity.

Sector Performance

41th percentile

ELV

11.1%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

12.1%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; an 11.1% ROE means ELV earns 11.1 cents per dollar of equity.

That level sits below the sector median of 14.2%, placing ELV in the 41st percentile among sector peers. The overall 8-quarter trend is N/A, and the year-over-year change is also N/A; however, the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of -8.3%, moving from 12.1% to 11.1%. This combination of below-median profitability and a recent quarterly drop suggests weaker efficiency in using shareholder capital than most peers, adding some risk to the stock’s outlook. Still, the 11.1% ROE remains positive and is not severely distant from the sector median. This metric neither strongly supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it shows average performance with a slight negative momentum but no clear red flag.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 ELV'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.