HIG Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
Updated 1251h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, so HIG’s 22.1% means it earns about 22 cents per dollar of invested equity.
Sector Performance
72th percentileHIG
22.1%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
Prior Period
22.7%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, so HIG’s 22.1% means it earns about 22 cents per dollar of invested equity.
This sits well above the sector median of 13.4%, placing HIG in the 71st percentile of its peer group. The year-over-year change is N/A, while the quarter-over-quarter change is -2.6%, and the eight-quarter trend direction is also N/A; the two available historical values are 22.7% (prior) and 22.1% (current). The high ROE level indicates strong profit efficiency versus peers, but the quarterly decline from 22.7% to 22.1% adds a slight downward tilt, leaving near-term direction uncertain. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the elevated ROE is a positive, yet the recent drop and incomplete trend data do not justify a stronger stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about HIG?
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.
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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.
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22.1%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
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