Applied Optoelectronics Overview
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) has a ROE of -3.42%, below the Technology sector average of 47.48%.
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Return on Equity measures how efficiently a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profits. A higher ROE indicates better profitability relative to equity.
Applied Optoelectronics's return on equity stands at -3.42%. That is below the Technology sector average of 47.48%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Applied Optoelectronics sits lower the Technology benchmark (47.48%) with a ROE of -3.42%. That is roughly 107.2% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A ROE of -3.42% for Applied Optoelectronics means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how Applied Optoelectronics's ROE evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places AAOI next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.
Yes — within Technology, ROE is commonly used to spot outliers. Applied Optoelectronics's reading of -3.42% (sector avg 47.48%) is a starting point; confirm whether differences come from growth, margins, accounting choices, or one-time items before treating an outlier as a buy or sell signal.
