Latest ROE for British American Tobacco Plc: 19.65% — see history and peer comparisons.
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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.
As of the most recent data, BTI shows a ROE of 19.65%. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.41%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.
The Consumer Staples sector average ROE is about 14.41%. British American Tobacco Plc is at 19.65%, which is higher that average. That is roughly 36.4% above the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how BTI stacks up against individual peers as well.
Check the historical chart to see whether BTI's ROE is trending up or down. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare British American Tobacco Plc with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.
Besides this return on equity page, Stockcircle has British American Tobacco Plc's full stock overview, other financial metrics, insider and congress trade tabs, and tools to follow the stock. Together they help you connect ROE (currently 19.65%) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.
The Consumer Staples average ROE is about 14.41%, while BTI is at 19.65%. Typical ranges vary by sub-industry, so always sanity-check against the closest competitors, not just the whole sector bucket.