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RGLD Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

12.0%

Higher than 36% of Basic Materials sector peers

Updated 70h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders' equity — a 12.0% ROE means RGLD earned $0.12 for every $1 of equity over the trailing twelve months.

Sector Performance

36th percentile

RGLD

12.0%

Sector Median

12.5%

Sector Avg

12.6%

Prior Period

6.5%(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

This places RGLD slightly below the Basic Materials sector median of 12.5% and in the 36th percentile among sector peers, indicating below-average profitability efficiency relative to its industry. Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter ROE surged 84.6% from 6.5% to 12.0%, reflecting a sharp recent improvement in earnings relative to equity. The combination of a below-median absolute level with a large quarterly spike suggests a turnaround in profitability that reduces risk, though the sustainability of the jump is unconfirmed. This mixed profile — improving recent performance but still trailing the sector median — aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric neither strongly supports a bullish nor bearish case.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

RGLD's Return on Equity (ROE) of 12.0% compares to a Basic Materials sector median of 12.5%, placing it in the 36th percentile.

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

The closest Basic Materials peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: MAG (12.5%), CDE (12.1%), RIO (16.4%), AEM (18.0%), VALE (6.8%).

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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.