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WFC Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

12.6%

Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholder equity; WFC’s 12.6% means it earns $12.60 for every $100 of equity.

Sector Performance

47th percentile

WFC

12.6%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

12.0%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholder equity; WFC’s 12.6% means it earns $12.60 for every $100 of equity.

That sits below the sector median of 13.4%, placing the stock at the 46th percentile among peers. The trend data are not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are reported as N/A, so there is no directional signal from this metric. Because the level is close to the sector midpoint and the trend is unknown, the risk profile is neither clearly favorable nor unfavorable. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the ROE is roughly in line with peers, and the lack of trend data prevents any stronger call from being made.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 WFC'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.