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REG Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

8.2%

Higher than 60% of Real Estate sector peers

Updated 657h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholder investments; Regency Centers' 8.2% means it earns $8.20 on every $100 of equity.

Sector Performance

60th percentile

REG

8.2%

Sector Median

7.3%

Sector Avg

10.3%

Prior Period

8.0%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholder investments; Regency Centers' 8.2% means it earns $8.20 on every $100 of equity.

This sits below the Real Estate sector median of 9.8%, placing the company at the 36th percentile among peers, indicating weaker profitability relative to most competitors. The trend data is mostly unavailable, but the most recent figures show a quarter-over-quarter increase of +2.5% from 8.0%, while the year-over-year change is listed as N/A. The combination of a below-median level with only a recent quarterly uptick suggests limited momentum, leaving the investment risk profile fairly balanced—there is no clear structural advantage over peers, but the improving QoQ figure offers a modest sign of stability. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict only slightly, as the low absolute ROE and poor percentile ranking lean negative, though the lack of a confirmed downtrend prevents a bearish call. On balance, the 8.2% ROE supports the NEUTRAL stance: it does not signal superior capital efficiency, nor does it reveal a deteriorating condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

REG's Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.2% compares to a Real Estate sector median of 7.3%, placing it in the 60th percentile.

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

The closest Real Estate peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: AMH (6.4%), AVB (9.1%), ARE (-9.2%), SBAC (-21.7%), AMT (69.3%).

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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.