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IQV Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

22.8%

Updated 321h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; at 22.8%, the company earns $0.228 per dollar of equity.

Sector Performance

73th percentile

IQV

22.8%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

22.5%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; at 22.8%, the company earns $0.228 per dollar of equity.

This is above the sector median of 13.9%, placing the firm at the 72th percentile among sector peers. The year-over-year change is not available (N/A), but the quarter-over-quarter change is +1.3%, with historical values of 22.8% and 22.5% (most recent first). The level is high relative to peers, and the small quarterly uptick suggests stable profit generation, but the lack of longer trend data limits confidence. This combination points to modest opportunity with limited downside risk, yet it does not signal a strong edge. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, since the ROE is solid but not exceptional enough to justify a bullish or bearish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 IQV'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.