FITBNEUTRAL

FITB Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

8.4%

Updated 273h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ equity; the current 8.4% means FITB earns $0.084 for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

33th percentile

FITB

8.4%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

8.0%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ equity; the current 8.4% means FITB earns $0.084 for every $1 of equity.

That trails the sector median of 13.5%, placing the company at the 32nd percentile among peers, meaning roughly two-thirds of comparable firms deliver higher returns. The trend data is not available, with both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change listed as N/A, so no direction can be inferred from recent performance. The combination of a below-median ROE and no observable trend implies limited clarity on whether profitability is improving or deteriorating, adding uncertainty for investors. Relative to the sector, the low level suggests FITB is not generating returns as efficiently as most peers, which constitutes a risk. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because a 32nd-percentile ROE with no trend evidence leans toward a cautious or underweight view rather than neutral.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 FITB'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.