WEX Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
Updated 1040h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; 30.2% means WEX earns about 30.2 cents of profit per dollar of equity.
Sector Performance
82th percentileWEX
30.2%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
Prior Period
29.8%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; 30.2% means WEX earns about 30.2 cents of profit per dollar of equity.
This is far above the sector median of 13.9%, placing WEX in the 81st percentile of sector peers. Trend data is limited: year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter change is +1.3%, with the most recent values at 30.2% and 29.8%. The high profitability level is
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about WEX?
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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30.2%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
How WEX's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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