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SILV Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

29.2%

Higher than 100% of Basic Materials sector peers

Updated 1678h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

SILV (SILV) has a Return on Equity (ROE) of 29.2% as of May 2026.

Sector Performance

100th percentile

SILV

29.2%

Sector Median

12.5%

Sector Avg

12.6%

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Deep Analysis

SILV (SILV) has a Return on Equity (ROE) of 29.2% as of May 2026.

This places SILV in the 100th percentile of the Basic Materials sector, which has a median Return on Equity (ROE) of 12.5% and a sector average of 12.6%. SILV's Return on Equity (ROE) is 133.6% above the sector median, a significant divergence that warrants closer examination. In context: ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

SILV's Return on Equity (ROE) of 29.2% compares to a Basic Materials sector median of 12.5%, placing it in the 100th percentile.

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

The closest Basic Materials peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: MAG (12.5%), CDE (12.1%), RGLD (12.0%), RIO (16.4%), AEM (18.0%).

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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.