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ES Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

9.0%

Updated 9h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) of 9.0% means the company generates 9 cents of net profit for every dollar of shareholder equity.

Sector Performance

34th percentile

9.0%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

10.9%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) of 9.0% means the company generates 9 cents of net profit for every dollar of shareholder equity.

This is below the sector median of 13.8%, placing the firm at the 32nd percentile among sector peers. The year-over-year change is not available (N/A), while the quarter-over-quarter change is -17.4%, with the most recent readings at 9.0% and 10.9%. The eight-quarter trend direction is also N/A, leaving the quarterly decline as the only directional signal. A sub-median ROE that is falling quarter over quarter points to weaker profitability relative to peers and a potential headwind for investor returns. This performance does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, since the level sits below the median but is not an extreme outlier.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 ES'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.