Return on Equity (ROE)

ROE is net income divided by shareholder’s equity.  This percentage shows how much profit a company can generate with the money shareholders have invested. It is a measure of how efficiently a company is using equity to generate profits.  Comparisons of ROE of companies in the same industry allow investors to ascertain which are most efficient.

Synonyms:
Return on Equity, ROE
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