Explain with an example of how a healthy company might not have a spectacular ROE because there is so much equity in the company?
Explain with an example of how a healthy company might not have a spectacular ROE because there is so much equity in the company?
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Explain with an example of how a healthy company might not have a spectacular ROE because there is so much equity in the company?
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Return in Equity or R.O.E.
Return on equity refers to as the percentage of return, a company is getting, by earning income corresponding to shareholder’s equity invested in the company.
It is calculated as follows:
Return on Equity: Net Income / Average Shareholder’s Equity
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