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KIM Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

5.8%

Updated 6h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and the current 5.9% means KIM earns $5.90 for every $100 of equity invested.

Sector Performance

24th percentile

KIM

5.8%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

5.9%(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and the current 5.9% means KIM earns $5.90 for every $100 of equity invested.

This sits well below the sector median of 13.9%, placing KIM in the 23th percentile among peers, so most comparable companies convert equity into profit more efficiently. The trend is not assessable because the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, leaving no historical direction to judge. The low ROE relative to peers suggests a profitability disadvantage, while the lack of trend data removes any signal about whether that gap is widening or closing. Given this uncertainty, the metric neither confirms nor contradicts the NEUTRAL verdict — it aligns with a stance that requires more information before taking a side. The overall NEUTRAL view is supported because the below-median ROE implies caution, but the missing trend prevents a bearish call.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 KIM'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.