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ROL Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

37.0%

Higher than 90% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 366h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders’ invested capital, and Rollins' current 37.0% means it earns $0.37 for each dollar of equity.

Sector Performance

90th percentile

ROL

37.0%

Sector Median

6.4%

Sector Avg

-38.1%

Prior Period

38.7%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders’ invested capital, and Rollins' current 37.0% means it earns $0.37 for each dollar of equity.

This sits far above the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 8.6%, placing the company in the 90th percentile among peers. The trend is not available, as both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are reported as N/A, and no historical values beyond the current figure are provided. The high level of ROE points to strong existing profitability, but the lack of trend data leaves uncertainty about whether this performance is improving or deteriorating, creating a mixed risk profile. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the exceptional efficiency is offset by insufficient evidence of momentum to justify a more positive stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

ROL's Return on Equity (ROE) of 37.0% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 6.4%, placing it in the 90th percentile.

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

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: BWA (8.1%), TSLA (4.7%), AMCR (4.4%), JACK (8.6%), KMX (3.6%).

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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.