Idemitsu Kosan , Ltd. Overview
Latest ROE for Idemitsu Kosan , Ltd.: 21.58% — 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.
Idemitsu Kosan , Ltd.'s return on equity stands at 21.58%. That is above the Energy sector average of 13.68%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Idemitsu Kosan , Ltd. sits higher the Energy benchmark (13.68%) with a ROE of 21.58%. That is roughly 57.7% 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 21.58% for Idemitsu Kosan , Ltd. 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 Idemitsu Kosan , Ltd.'s ROE evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places IDKOF 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 Energy, ROE is commonly used to spot outliers. Idemitsu Kosan , Ltd.'s reading of 21.58% (sector avg 13.68%) 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.
