KROSNEUTRAL

KROS Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

-17.2%

Updated 107h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; a negative ROE like -16.8% means KROS is losing money relative to its equity base.

Sector Performance

10th percentile

KROS

-17.2%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

17.0%

Prior Period

-16.8%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; a negative ROE like -16.8% means KROS is losing money relative to its equity base.

This figure sits far below the healthcare sector median of 8.9%, placing KROS in the 17th percentile among its peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change of -158.5% reflects a sharp drop from the prior quarter’s positive ROE of 28.7%. While the overall eight-quarter trend is listed as not available, the combination of a deeply negative current ROE with a dramatic quarterly decline signals ongoing operational or financial strain. This level and trend together point to elevated investment risk, as the company is currently destroying shareholder value rather than creating it. The NEUTRAL verdict is consistent with this metric: the negative ROE warns of poor profitability, but the limited trend data and a single positive historical quarter prevent a decisive bearish call.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 KROS's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: EVGO (-34.6%), 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.