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HBAN Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

9.0%

Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholder equity, so 9.0% means HBAN earns $0.09 for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

34th percentile

HBAN

9.0%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

8.4%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholder equity, so 9.0% means HBAN earns $0.09 for every $1 of equity.

That level sits below the sector median of 13.8%, placing the stock at the 33rd percentile among peers, indicating weaker profitability relative to most competitors. The year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +7.1%, improving from a prior value of 8.4% to the current 9.0%. The combination of a below-median ROE with a recent upward move suggests the company is still lagging its sector, though the improvement offers a modest chance for better performance if the trend continues. For an investor, the low level signals higher risk of subpar returns on invested capital, while the quarterly gain tempers that risk slightly. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the ROE is neither strong enough to justify a bullish stance nor weak enough to demand a bearish one.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 HBAN'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.