RGTICAUTIOUS

RGTI Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

-43.8%

Higher than 9% of Technology sector peers

Updated 1070h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; at -43.8%, Rigetti is losing about 43.8 cents per dollar of equity.

Sector Performance

9th percentile

RGTI

-43.8%

Sector Median

9.1%

Sector Avg

-3.2%

Prior Period

-57.1%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; at -43.8%, Rigetti is losing about 43.8 cents per dollar of equity.

That sits far below the sector median of 6.9%, placing the company at the 12th percentile among technology peers. The year-over-year change is not available, and while the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +23.3% improvement, the direction over the last eight quarters is also not available. Historical values show the most recent ROE improved from -57.1% to -43.8%, indicating a less severe loss but still a deeply negative return. The combination of a very low ROE relative to peers and an incomplete, though improving, trend points to elevated financial risk, with any opportunity relying on continued progress. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the company remains unprofitable on equity and materially underperforms its sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

RGTI's Return on Equity (ROE) of -43.8% compares to a Technology sector median of 9.1%, placing it in the 9th percentile.

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

The closest Technology peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: ADI (6.7%), AFRM (1.7%), SQ (0.0%), CRWD (-0.2%), MDB (-1.0%).

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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.