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ROE

Return on equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company uses shareholders' money. ROE = net income ÷ shareholders' equity. Higher ROE often indicates effective management. Compare ROE within the same industry.

Example

20% ROE means $0.20 profit per $1 of equity.

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