HIINEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

12.2%

Updated 270h ago

Sector Performance

45th percentile

HII

12.2%

Sector Median

13.8%

Sector Avg

31.4%

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company generates profit from its shareholders’ equity — a 12.2% return means HII earned $0.122 for every dollar of equity.

This sits below the sector median of 13.9%, placing HII at the 44th percentile among its peers, indicating slightly weaker profitability relative to the average competitor. Trend data is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are reported as N/A, and only a single historical value (12.2%) is provided, so no direction can be inferred. The combination of a below-median ROE level with no trend information offers a neutral risk-opportunity profile — the company is not an outlier on either side, but the lack of trajectory makes it hard to gauge improvement or deterioration. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the ROE is close to the sector median without any directional signal to justify a more bullish or bearish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 HII'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.