ROE % 3 Mo (Last FY Qtr)

Return on equity (ROE) is the percentage a company earns on its total equity in a given year. ROE shows how much profit a company generates on the money shareholders have invested in the firm.

Example
For example, a major pharmaceutical company earned an incredible 37% on its shareholders' equity. For every $1 shareholders had invested in the company, the company produced $0.37 worth of profit.



Calculation
ROE = (Return on Assets) * (Financial Leverage)

For the Pros
The company's net income is found in the annual income statement. The company's net worth is taken from the company's annual balance sheet.


Available Time Periods
As of Most Recent Fiscal Year End (FY 1): 1 Year
As of Most Recent Quarter End (Last FY Qtr): 3 Month