Standex International Return on Equity

Standex International posts a ROE of 13.85%. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.21%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

For Consumer Staples stocks, a ROE near 14.21% is typical. Standex International's 13.85% is lower that level. That is roughly 2.5% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Standex International's ROE moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 13.85%; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for SXI's ROE usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 14.21%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Standex International's other metric pages and overview cover the third.

Judging Standex International against Consumer Staples peers is usually better than using a market-wide rule of thumb. Business models inside Consumer Staples are more comparable, which makes gaps in ROE easier to interpret. Start with 13.85% here, then scan peer and history charts to see if the gap is persistent.