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Nordstrom Return on Equity

Nordstrom (JWN) has a ROE of 33.6%, above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 23.79%.

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ROE

33.60%

Return on Equity

33.60%

Return on Equity measures how efficiently a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profits. A higher ROE indicates better profitability relative to equity.

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Nordstrom (JWN) FAQ

Nordstrom (JWN) currently reports a ROE of 33.6%. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 23.79%. Use the charts on this page to explore Nordstrom's ROE history and peer comparisons.

Nordstrom's ROE of 33.6% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 23.79%. That is roughly 41.2% above the sector mean. A reading higher 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 Nordstrom's current 33.6% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 23.79%) and against JWN'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 33.6%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 23.79%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Nordstrom, and consider following JWN for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

Nordstrom is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector. On ROE, it currently shows 33.6% versus a sector average near 23.79%. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Consumer Discretionary are usually more informative than comparing JWN with unrelated industries.