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UAL Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

23.3%

Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company turns shareholder money into profit; UAL's current 23.3% means it earns $23.30 for every $100 of equity.

Sector Performance

74th percentile

UAL

23.3%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

25.7%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company turns shareholder money into profit; UAL's current 23.3% means it earns $23.30 for every $100 of equity.

This sits above the sector median of 13.4%, placing UAL in the 73rd percentile of its peers. The year-over-year change is not available, while quarter-over-quarter ROE fell 9.3% from 25.7% to 23.3%, and no eight-quarter trend is available. The strong level indicates solid profit generation, but the recent quarterly decline suggests some erosion in momentum. That combination supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the high return is a positive while the downward move tempers an outright bullish case.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

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

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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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.