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PLTR Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

32.6%

Higher than 81% of Technology sector peers

Updated 285h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Palantir’s current Return on Equity (ROE) of 32.6% means the company generated $0.326 in profit for every dollar of shareholders’ equity over the past year.

Sector Performance

81th percentile

PLTR

32.6%

Sector Median

6.9%

Sector Avg

-3.3%

Prior Period

22.0%(Jun 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Palantir’s current Return on Equity (ROE) of 32.6% means the company generated $0.326 in profit for every dollar of shareholders’ equity over the past year.

That far exceeds the technology sector median of 7.5%, placing Palantir in the 81st percentile among its peers. Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter ROE climbed 48.2% from 22.0% to 32.6%, suggesting a sharp acceleration in profitability per unit of equity. The combination of a very high ROE level and a large quarterly increase points to improving capital efficiency, which typically signals lower risk for investors. However, with only two historical data points and no multi-quarter trend line, the sustainability of this jump is uncertain. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strength of the ROE is a positive factor, but the limited track record and the platform’s broader neutral stance indicate that other metrics or risks offset this single strong result.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 PLTR's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?

PLTR's Return on Equity (ROE) of 32.6% compares to a Technology sector median of 6.9%, placing it in the 81th percentile.

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

The closest Technology peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: COHU (-7.0%), LSPD (-9.2%), AMBA (-12.8%), WIX (-13.8%), SMAR (-17.3%).

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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.