WRBNEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

20.2%

Updated 440h ago

Sector Performance

68th percentile

WRB

20.2%

Sector Median

13.8%

Sector Avg

31.4%

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company turns shareholder investments into profit—20.2% means WRB generates $20.20 of net income for every $100 of equity.

This sits above the sector median of 14.3% and places WRB in the 67th percentile among its peers. Year-over-year change is not reported, but quarter-over-quarter the metric rose 10.4% from 18.3% to 20.2%. The combination of a level above the sector median and a rising quarterly trend points to improving profitability relative to peers, which can reduce investment risk. However, because the overall stock verdict is NEUTRAL, this single strength does not override other factors—it supports a neutral stance rather than a bullish one.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 WRB's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: MRNA (-36.6%), FICO (-37.3%), XRAY (-37.7%), VRSN (-38.3%), MSCI (-45.3%).

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.