Return on Equity (ROE)
Higher than 0% of CONSUMER DEFENSIVE sector peers
Updated 197h ago
Sector Performance
0th percentilePG
31.1%
Sector Median
31.1%
Sector Avg
31.1%
Deep Analysis
The Return on Equity (ROE) of 31.1% means that for every dollar of shareholders’ equity, PG generated 31.1 cents in profit over the past year.
This ROE exactly matches the sector median of 31.1%, placing PG at the 0th percentile among its CONSUMER DEFENSIVE peers — meaning its return is the lowest in the group despite matching the median value. Year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, so there is no trend data to assess. Without a trend, the combination of a sector-median level and an unavailable direction offers no clear signal of improving or deteriorating performance, leaving the investment risk or opportunity ambiguous. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because PG’s ROE is neither above nor below the typical peer level, and the lack of trend data prevents any divergence from that neutral stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about PG?
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 PG's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?
PG's Return on Equity (ROE) of 31.1% compares to a CONSUMER DEFENSIVE sector median of 31.1%, placing it in the 0th percentile.
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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31.1%
Sector Median
31.1%
Sector Avg
31.1%
How PG's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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