RF Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
Higher than 33% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 151h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Regions Financial’s Return on Equity (ROE) of 11.9% means that for every dollar of shareholders’ equity, the company generated about 11.9 cents in profit over the past year — a core measure of how efficiently it uses investor capital.
Sector Performance
33th percentileRF
11.9%
Sector Median
13.3%
Sector Avg
19.5%
Prior Period
11.3%(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
Regions Financial’s Return on Equity (ROE) of 11.9% means that for every dollar of shareholders’ equity, the company generated about 11.9 cents in profit over the past year — a core measure of how efficiently it uses investor capital.
This figure sits below the Financial Services sector median of 13.4%, placing RF in the 40th percentile among its peers, indicating it is less profitable on an equity basis than most comparable firms. The trend is not evaluable because year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and the only historical value provided is the current 11.9%, so no directional movement can be assessed. The combination of a ROE below the sector median and the absence of trend data offers no clear signal for opportunity or elevated risk — it simply confirms the current performance is modest relative to peers. This profile directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric is neither strong enough to warrant a bullish case nor weak enough to flag a bearish concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about RF?
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 RF's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?
RF's Return on Equity (ROE) of 11.9% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 13.3%, placing it in the 33th percentile.
Who are RF's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?
The closest Financial Services peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: PFG (12.9%), HDB (13.8%), AFL (12.4%), ARES (12.3%), AIZ (14.9%).
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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.
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11.9%
Sector Median
13.3%
Sector Avg
19.5%
How RF's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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