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WRB Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

20.2%

Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and WRB’s current ROE of 20.2% means it earns $0.202 per dollar of equity.

Sector Performance

68th percentile

WRB

20.2%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

18.3%(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and WRB’s current ROE of 20.2% means it earns $0.202 per dollar of equity.

That level is above the sector median of 13.5%, placing WRB in the 68th percentile among sector peers, so profitability is stronger than most peers. Trend data are not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no 8-quarter history is provided, leaving the direction of ROE unknown. The combination of a high current ROE with no trend information suggests the firm is currently well above average, but without a trajectory you cannot confirm whether that advantage is stable or eroding, which introduces some uncertainty. Since the metric is solid but the trend is a blind spot, it neither strongly raises nor lowers the investment case. This directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the strong level alone is not enough to justify a positive or negative stance.

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: 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.