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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.
GEA Group AG's return on equity stands at 17.38%. That is above the sector sector average of 11.64%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
GEA Group AG sits higher the its sector benchmark (11.64%) with a ROE of 17.38%. That is roughly 49.4% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A ROE of 17.38% for GEA Group AG 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 GEA Group AG's ROE evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places G1A.DE 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.