RJFNEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

17.3%

Higher than 67% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 558h ago

Sector Performance

67th percentile

RJF

17.3%

Sector Median

12.9%

Sector Avg

17.5%

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders’ equity.

Raymond James Financial’s current ROE of 17.3% means it earns $0.173 for every dollar of equity, outperforming its Financial Services sector median of 12.4% and placing in the 64th percentile of peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a 1.2 percentage point increase from 17.1% to 17.3%. The combination of a ROE above the sector median and a slight upward trend suggests the company is using shareholder capital efficiently and improving, which typically lowers risk for investors. However, the lack of a longer trend limits confidence in the durability of this performance. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by showing solid profitability without providing a clear catalyst for a more bullish or bearish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

RJF's Return on Equity (ROE) of 17.3% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 12.9%, placing it in the 67th percentile.

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

The closest Financial Services peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: ARES (12.3%), BLK (11.9%), RF (11.9%), HSBC (11.6%), GOLD (10.8%).

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.