MLMNEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

9.5%

Updated 104h ago

Sector Performance

35th percentile

MLM

9.5%

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’ money — a 9.5% ROE means MLM earned $0.095 for every dollar of equity.

This sits well below the sector median of 13.8%, placing the company in the 35th percentile among peers, indicating below-average profitability relative to its industry. Trend data is not available: year-over-year change is listed as N/A, quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 9.5% have been provided, so no direction can be assessed. The combination of a below-median ROE with no observable trend suggests a static but weak performance level, which carries moderate risk if profitability fails to improve, but also leaves room for potential upside if the company can close the gap. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by neither signaling strong strength nor acute weakness; the low percentile rank is a concern, but without a trend, it does not warrant a decisive bearish call.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 MLM'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.