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RETURN ON EQUITY
Profit after tax and dividend/Shareholder’s equity x 100
In terms of evaluating profitability, return on equity is the percentage that concerns
shareholders, management teams, and potential investors the most. A company with a high
return on equity is seen as a good investment. Based on how much profit ($) could make for
every dollar invested, it is used to gauge and evaluate the entity's profitability. Net income
divided by shareholders' equity is the calculation. Because a high return on equity ratio shows
that the company is effectively using its investors' money, investors will want to see it.
However, in this particular instance, the ROE has been falling from 2010 to 2012 (12.63%,
10.47%, and 5.38%).