Valuation check: GOLD's ROE is 9.5%, below the Materials sector average of 19.3%.
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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.
Barrick Gold (GOLD) currently reports a ROE of 9.5%. That is below the Materials sector average of 19.3%. Use the charts on this page to explore Barrick Gold's ROE history and peer comparisons.
Barrick Gold's ROE of 9.5% is lower than the Materials sector average of 19.3%. That is roughly 50.8% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' ROE, but Barrick Gold's current 9.5% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 19.3%) and against GOLD's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current ROE of 9.5%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 19.3%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Barrick Gold, and consider following GOLD for alerts when major investors trade the stock.
Barrick Gold is classified in the Materials sector. On ROE, it currently shows 9.5% versus a sector average near 19.3%. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Materials are usually more informative than comparing GOLD with unrelated industries.