GENEUTRAL

GE Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

48.2%

Updated 369h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates per dollar of shareholders’ equity, so 48.2% means GE earned $0.48 for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

92th percentile

48.2%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

45.4%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates per dollar of shareholders’ equity, so 48.2% means GE earned $0.48 for every $1 of equity.

That is far above the sector median of 13.4%, placing the company in the 92th percentile among peers. The trend data is N/A, with no year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change reported, leaving only the current 48.2% figure for analysis. The combination of an exceptionally high ROE with no trend information creates uncertainty: the level suggests strong current profitability, but there is no evidence on whether this performance is improving or deteriorating. This uncertainty tempers the positive signal from the high level. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the strong ROE is not enough to justify a bullish stance without trend confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 GE'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.