MSINEUTRAL

MSI Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

99.3%

Updated 633h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity; at 99.3%, the company earns roughly $0.993 for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

96th percentile

MSI

99.3%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

89.4%(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity; at 99.3%, the company earns roughly $0.993 for every $1 of equity.

This is far above the sector median of 13.9%, placing the firm in the 96th percentile among peers. The trend is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, leaving the 99.3% as the sole data point. The combination of an extremely high ROE with no trend data implies either a highly efficient operation or a possible one-off earnings boost, but its durability cannot be confirmed. This introduces uncertainty: the high level suggests upside potential, while the missing trend adds risk of a sharp reversal. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the exceptional level is offset by the absence of any historical context to judge consistency.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 MSI'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.