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YEXT Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

47.7%

Higher than 86% of Technology sector peers

Updated 1405h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for every dollar of shareholder equity; a 47.7% ROE means Yext earns about $0.477 per dollar of equity.

Sector Performance

86th percentile

YEXT

47.7%

Sector Median

9.1%

Sector Avg

-3.2%

Prior Period

23.8%(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for every dollar of shareholder equity; a 47.7% ROE means Yext earns about $0.477 per dollar of equity.

That figure sits well above the technology sector median of 8.2%, placing Yext in the 87th percentile among its sector peers. Trend data is unavailable for this metric, with both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change listed as N/A, so no directional pattern can be established. The combination of a very high current ROE and no trend information suggests strong present profitability but an unverified ability to sustain it, creating an uncertain risk-opportunity balance. This mixed picture directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the high level is favorable while the missing trend data prevents a more positive assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

How does YEXT's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?

YEXT's Return on Equity (ROE) of 47.7% compares to a Technology sector median of 9.1%, placing it in the 86th percentile.

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

The closest Technology peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: AFRM (1.7%), SQ (0.0%), CRWD (-0.2%), MDB (-1.0%), APLD (-5.6%).

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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.