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Return on Equity (ROE)

43.4%

Updated 272h ago

Sector Performance

89th percentile

GILD

43.4%

Sector Median

13.8%

Sector Avg

31.4%

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company turns shareholder investments into profit — a 43.4% ROE means GILD generates $43.40 in net income for every $100 of equity.

This is well above the sector median of 13.9%, placing GILD in the 88th percentile among its peers, indicating superior profitability relative to competitors. Year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and the eight-quarter trend is also N/A, so there is no data to assess recent momentum or stability. The combination of an exceptionally high ROE level with no trend data creates uncertainty: the current efficiency is strong but investors cannot confirm whether this performance is sustainable or fading. This high current ROE supports a positive view on profitability, yet the lack of trend information limits confidence, which aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the metric highlights a strength but cannot alone tip the scale to bullish or bearish.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 GILD'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.