LNC Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
Updated 963h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Return on equity (ROE) measures profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity; LNC's current 22.6% means it earns 22.6 cents for every dollar of equity.
Sector Performance
73th percentileLNC
22.6%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
Prior Period
18.8%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Return on equity (ROE) measures profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity; LNC's current 22.6% means it earns 22.6 cents for every dollar of equity.
That level sits above the sector median of 13.2%, placing the stock in the 73rd percentile among peers. Trend data is unavailable—the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and eight-quarter direction are all reported as N/A, leaving only a single historical value of 22.6%. A high ROE with no observable trend signals strong current efficiency but no evidence of improving or deteriorating momentum. This combination reduces clear upside risk from re
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.
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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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22.6%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
How LNC's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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