FNEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

-14.8%

Updated 221h ago

Sector Performance

10th percentile

-14.8%

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, and a negative value like -14.8% means the company is losing money relative to its equity base.

This figure places the company well below its sector median of 13.8%, ranking in the 10th percentile among peers — meaning 90% of sector competitors have higher ROE. Trend data is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are reported as N/A, as are the last eight quarters, so there is no directional information. The combination of a deeply negative ROE and the absence of any trend makes the investment risk clearly elevated — the company is underperforming with no visible path to improvement. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because a negative ROE signals poor profitability, while a neutral rating typically implies balanced risk; here the fundamental weakness suggests downside caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 F'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.