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FIS Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

22.3%

Updated 136h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and FIS’s current 22.3% means it earns $0.223 for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

72th percentile

FIS

22.3%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

17.2%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and FIS’s current 22.3% means it earns $0.223 for every $1 of equity.

This sits well above the sector median of 13.5%, placing FIS in the 72nd percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter change is +29.7%, moving from 17.2% in the prior quarter; the trend over the last eight quarters is also not available. The high ROE level signals strong profit generation relative to equity, but the lack of YoY trend data means you cannot confirm whether this efficiency is durable or a single-quarter spike. The sharp QoQ jump adds a layer of uncertainty, as it may reflect one-off gains rather than sustained performance. On balance, the strong level supports the NEUTRAL verdict, while the incomplete trend data prevents a more bullish or bearish tilt.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 FIS'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.