MSTR Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
Updated 1214h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, and at -63.6%, MSTR is losing money relative to the capital invested by shareholders.
Sector Performance
4th percentileMSTR
-63.6%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
Prior Period
-30.8%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, and at -63.6%, MSTR is losing money relative to the capital invested by shareholders.
This sits far below the sector median of 13.8%, placing MSTR in the 3rd percentile among its peers, meaning nearly all comparable companies have a higher ROE. The year-over-year change is not available, and the last eight quarters of trend data are also unavailable, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -106.5%, showing a sharp worsening from the prior reading of -30.8%. The combination of a deeply negative ROE and a rapid quarter-over-quarter decline indicates elevated financial risk, as the company is not only failing to generate returns but also deteriorating quickly. This metric directly contradicts any positive outlook and supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict on the stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about MSTR?
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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-63.6%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
How MSTR's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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