return on equity (ROE)

Definition

Ratio measuring stockholders' (shareholders') profitability, expressed as a percentage of the firm's net worth. ROE indicates a firm's efficiency in applying common-stockholders' (ordinary-shareholders') money. Formula: Net income ÷ Net worth.


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