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Glossary
Return on Equity measures how effectively a company generates profit from shareholders' equity, expressed as net income divided by average equity.
ROE shows how well a company uses investors' money to produce profits. Higher ROE often indicates efficient, profitable businesses.
ROE = Net Income / Shareholders' Equity. DuPont analysis decomposes ROE into profit margin, asset turnover, and financial leverage. High ROE funded by excessive debt can be risky.
A company with ₹500 crore net profit and ₹2,500 crore equity has ROE of 20%, meaning each ₹100 of equity generated ₹20 profit that year.
ROE = Net Income ÷ Average Shareholders' Equity × 100Consistent ROE above 15% is often viewed favourably, but sector norms vary. Banks, FMCG, and IT leaders frequently report higher ROE.
Yes, through high leverage or share buybacks that shrink equity denominator. Always check debt levels alongside ROE.
Yes, as a quality screen for stock-picking funds. Many active managers seek companies with durable high ROE and reinvestment opportunities.