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GS Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

16.9%

Updated 561h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholder equity — a 16.9% ROE means GS earns $0.169 for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

60th percentile

16.9%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

17.0%(Jul 2026)

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholder equity — a 16.9% ROE means GS earns $0.169 for every $1 of equity.

That sits above the sector median of 13.8%, placing GS in the 58th percentile among peers, so it is better than most but not at the top. The metric has been increasing over the last eight quarters, though the quarter-over-quarter change is -0.6% (from 17.0% to 16.9%), and the year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a level above the sector median with an upward long-term trend suggests manageable risk and some potential for continued outperformance, despite the small recent dip. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the ROE is solid but not exceptional, and the modest quarterly decline tempers any implied upside.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 GS'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.