LNCNEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

18.8%

Updated 150h ago

Sector Performance

65th percentile

LNC

18.8%

Sector Median

13.8%

Sector Avg

31.4%

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity — an 18.8% ROE means LNC earns $0.188 for every dollar of equity.

This is above the sector median of 13.7%, placing LNC in the 65th percentile among its peers. The trend data is not available: year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, and no historical values beyond the current figure are provided. Given the strong current level but lack of trend information, the ROE suggests moderate efficiency relative to peers, but the absence of a directional signal limits any clear assessment of improving or declining performance. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the outperformance versus peers is a positive, yet the missing trend data prevents a stronger bullish or bearish stance from being justified.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 LNC'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.