LI Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
Updated 275h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Return on equity (ROE) measures profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity, so a -2.5% ROE means the company lost 2.5 cents for each dollar of equity invested.
Sector Performance
14th percentileLI
-6.6%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
Prior Period
-2.5%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Return on equity (ROE) measures profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity, so a -2.5% ROE means the company lost 2.5 cents for each dollar of equity invested.
This sits well below the sector median of 8.6%, placing it in the 29th percentile among consumer cyclical peers. The trend is not measurable: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are N/A, offering no direction on whether this loss rate is improving or worsening. A negative ROE combined with no trend data points to weak profitability and elevated uncertainty about near-term earnings health. This metric directly contradicts any optimistic case and aligns with the overall CAUTIOUS stance, as the company is underperforming most sector peers on core shareholder returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about LI?
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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-6.6%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
How LI's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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