Wells Fargo Return on Equity

Wells Fargo's return on equity stands at 13.09%. That is above the Finance sector average of 11.91%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Wells Fargo sits higher the Finance benchmark (11.91%) with a ROE of 13.09%. That is roughly 9.9% 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 13.09% for Wells Fargo 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 Wells Fargo's ROE evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places WFC 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 Finance, ROE is commonly used to spot outliers. Wells Fargo's reading of 13.09% (sector avg 11.91%) 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.