Vector Group Return on Equity

Vector Group's return on equity stands at -27.8%. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 34.13%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Vector Group sits lower the Consumer Staples benchmark (34.13%) with a ROE of -27.8%. That is roughly 181.5% 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 -27.8% for Vector Group 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 Vector Group's ROE evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places VGR 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 Consumer Staples, ROE is commonly used to spot outliers. Vector Group's reading of -27.8% (sector avg 34.13%) 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.