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PBR Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

25.6%

Higher than 87% of Energy sector peers

Updated 94h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity, and PBR’s current 25.6% means it earns about $0.26 for every dollar of equity.

Sector Performance

87th percentile

PBR

25.6%

Sector Median

11.3%

Sector Avg

6.9%

Prior Period

26.5%(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity, and PBR’s current 25.6% means it earns about $0.26 for every dollar of equity.

This far exceeds the Energy sector median of 11.8%, placing PBR in the 87th percentile among its peers. The metric’s year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter it declined by 3.4% from 26.5% to 25.6%. Although the absolute ROE remains very high, the recent drop suggests a slight loss of momentum in profitability efficiency. The combination of a strong level with a small quarterly decline points to moderate opportunity paired with a need to monitor whether the downward trend continues. This metric generally supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the high ROE validates the company’s competitive position while the quarterly decline tempers an outright bullish view.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

How does PBR's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?

PBR's Return on Equity (ROE) of 25.6% compares to a Energy sector median of 11.3%, placing it in the 87th percentile.

Who are PBR's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest Energy peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: TRP (11.3%), SHEL (10.7%), ET (12.4%), IMO (12.4%), MTDR (10.1%).

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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.