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OXY Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

10.6%

Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; the current 10.6% means OXY earns $0.106 for every dollar of equity invested.

Sector Performance

40th percentile

OXY

10.6%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

4.1%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; the current 10.6% means OXY earns $0.106 for every dollar of equity invested.

This sits below the sector median of 13.5%, placing OXY in the 39th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +158.5%, moving from 4.1% to 10.6% on the two most recent readings. With trend direction marked as N/A, the limited data suggests a recent sharp improvement in profitability rather than a longer established pattern. The combination of a below-median ROE and a large QoQ jump implies moderate upside potential alongside uncertainty about whether the improvement will hold. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the level is unimpressive relative to peers, while the recent momentum prevents a bearish tilt.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 OXY'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.