FDSNEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

27.0%

Updated 152h ago

Sector Performance

78th percentile

FDS

27.0%

Sector Median

13.8%

Sector Avg

31.4%

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) shows how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity — a 27.0% ROE means it earns $0.27 for every $1 of equity.

This is well above the sector median of 13.7%, placing the company in the 79th percentile among its peers. The metric has no trend data: year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, so no direction can be assessed. Without a trend, the high current ROE suggests strong profitability but offers no signal on whether that performance is improving or deteriorating, which introduces uncertainty for investment decisions. The elevated ROE alone is a positive signal, but the lack of trend data prevents it from overriding other factors tied to the overall NEUTRAL verdict. Therefore, this metric supports a neutral stance — solid current returns are counterbalanced by insufficient context to justify a bullish or bearish tilt.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 FDS'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.