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LW Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

16.3%

Updated 6h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company generates profit from every dollar of shareholders’ equity.

Sector Performance

59th percentile

16.3%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

17.4%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company generates profit from every dollar of shareholders’ equity.

LW’s current ROE of 17.4% means it earns $0.174 for each dollar of equity. This is above the sector median of 13.9%, placing LW in the 61st percentile among its sector peers. Trend data is unavailable: both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are marked N/A, and no historical values beyond the current one are provided. The lack of trend data makes it impossible to assess whether ROE is improving or deteriorating, introducing uncertainty despite the above-median level. This neutral level combined with no visible momentum neither confirms nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it simply reinforces the absence of a clear positive or negative signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 LW'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.