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NDAQ Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

16.5%

Updated 225h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) of 16.5% means the company generates $0.165 in profit for every dollar of shareholders’ equity, a measure of how efficiently it uses invested capital.

Sector Performance

59th percentile

NDAQ

16.5%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

16.2%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) of 16.5% means the company generates $0.165 in profit for every dollar of shareholders’ equity, a measure of how efficiently it uses invested capital.

This is above the sector median of 13.8% and places the company in the 58th percentile among its sector peers, indicating above-average profitability relative to competitors. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a 1.9% increase from the prior quarter’s 16.2% to the current 16.5%. The combination of a level above the sector median and a slight upward quarterly trend suggests a moderate efficiency advantage with minor recent improvement, implying a limited risk of underperformance but no standout opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the ROE is solidly above average yet not so far above peers as to signal a strong buy or sell.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 NDAQ'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.