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PCAR Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

12.8%

Updated 6h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; a 12.8% ROE means PCAR earns $0.128 per $1 of equity invested.

Sector Performance

48th percentile

PCAR

12.8%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

13.1%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; a 12.8% ROE means PCAR earns $0.128 per $1 of equity invested.

This sits slightly below the sector median of 13.8%, placing PCAR at the 47th percentile among its sector peers—essentially middling. The trend data is incomplete: year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter ROE fell by 2.3%, from 13.1% to 12.8% in the most recent period. The combination of a level just under the peer median and a small recent decline indicates modest profitability with a slight weakening, posing limited added risk but no clear upside opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because PCAR's ROE is neither notably strong nor weak, and the decline is too small to shift the assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 PCAR'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.