SCHW Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, so 20.3% means the firm earns about $0.20 of profit per dollar of equity.
Sector Performance
68th percentileSCHW
20.3%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
Prior Period
19.1%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, so 20.3% means the firm earns about $0.20 of profit per dollar of equity.
This sits above the sector median of 13.5%, placing the company at the 68th percentile among peers. The trend data is limited: the year-over-year change and eight-quarter history are N/A, but quarter-over-quarter ROE rose by 6.3% to 20.3% from 19.1%. The combination of a high ROE with only a single sequential increase suggests the company is performing well relative to peers, yet the lack of a longer trend leaves uncertainty about durability. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict: the strong level and modest recent improvement justify a positive tilt, but insufficient historical context prevents a more bullish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about SCHW?
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.
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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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20.3%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
How SCHW's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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