Schweitzer-Mauduit International Overview
Latest ROE for Schweitzer-Mauduit International: 19.01% — 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.
Schweitzer-Mauduit International's return on equity stands at 19.01%. That is below the Materials sector average of 19.82%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Schweitzer-Mauduit International sits lower the Materials benchmark (19.82%) with a ROE of 19.01%. That is roughly 4.1% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A ROE of 19.01% for Schweitzer-Mauduit International 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 Schweitzer-Mauduit International's ROE evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places SWM 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 Materials, ROE is commonly used to spot outliers. Schweitzer-Mauduit International's reading of 19.01% (sector avg 19.82%) 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.
