ROP Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
Higher than 44% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 441h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Roper Technologies’ current Return on Equity (ROE) of 13.1% means the company earned $0.131 for every dollar of shareholders’ equity over the past year — a measure of how efficiently it uses invested capital to generate profit.
Sector Performance
44th percentileROP
13.1%
Sector Median
13.9%
Sector Avg
-44.1%
Prior Period
9.0%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Roper Technologies’ current Return on Equity (ROE) of 13.1% means the company earned $0.131 for every dollar of shareholders’ equity over the past year — a measure of how efficiently it uses invested capital to generate profit.
This sits just below the Industrials sector median of 13.3%, placing Roper in the 48th percentile among its peers, so its profitability is roughly average for the group. Trend data is limited: the year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter ROE jumped +45.6% from 9.0% to the current 13.1%. While the current ROE aligns with the sector median, the sharp quarterly improvement suggests a recent uptick in earnings or a reduction in equity, which could signal short-term momentum rather than a sustainable shift. This combination of an average level with a strong recent move implies a neutral risk/reward — no clear downside or upside edge from ROE alone. The metric neither contradicts nor strongly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict; it is consistent with a stock that is performing in line with its sector without a distinctive competitive advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about ROP?
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 ROP's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?
ROP's Return on Equity (ROE) of 13.1% compares to a Industrials sector median of 13.9%, placing it in the 44th percentile.
Who are ROP's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?
The closest Industrials peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: AME (13.9%), PWR (15.3%), XPO (19.9%), BLDR (2.5%), ALK (2.4%).
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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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13.1%
Sector Median
13.9%
Sector Avg
-44.1%
How ROP's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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