Return on Equity (ROE)
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Sector Performance
3th percentileFMC
-78.4%
Sector Median
13.8%
Sector Avg
31.4%
Deep Analysis
Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders’ equity; a -78.4% ROE means FMC is losing nearly 78 cents for every dollar of equity, a severe performance shortfall.
Against sector peers, the median ROE is 13.5%, placing FMC at the 3rd percentile — among the worst in its industry. Trend data is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are marked as N/A, so no direction can be inferred. The combination of an extremely negative ROE level with no trend information signals a high-risk situation, as the company is currently destroying shareholder value without a clear trajectory. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, since a -78.4% ROE strongly suggests financial distress rather than a neutral outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about FMC?
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 FMC's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?
The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: CRSP (-31.2%), MRNA (-36.6%), FICO (-37.3%), XRAY (-37.7%), VRSN (-38.3%).
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.
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-78.4%
Sector Median
13.8%
Sector Avg
31.4%
How FMC's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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