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Financial Metrics

ROE (Return on Equity)

Net income divided by shareholders' equity — measures profitability relative to invested capital.

In depth

ROE shows how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholder investment. Sustained 15%+ ROE generally indicates competitive advantage. But high ROE can also reflect high leverage — always check ROE alongside debt levels.

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