Name: Return on Equity (ROE)

Definition: ROE shows how much profit the company earns for its shareholders based on their invested equity. It’s one of the most watched profitability ratios. A consistently high ROE signals strong management and efficient use of shareholder capital. But artificially high ROE may sometimes be boosted by excessive debt.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', ABM's return on equity was 7.8%, measuring profitability for shareholders. Industry average for Diversified Commercial Services in '2021' stood at 18.9%.
• In '2022', ABM's return on equity was 13.9%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Diversified Commercial Services in '2022' stood at -0.9%. Industry average declined by 19.8% from previous year.
• In '2023', ABM's return on equity was 14.3%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Diversified Commercial Services in '2023' stood at 2.9%. Industry average increased by 3.8% compared to previous year.
• In '2024', ABM's return on equity was 4.5%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Diversified Commercial Services in '2024' stood at 29.2%. Industry average increased by 26.3% compared to previous year.
Overall, ABM's return on equity has been volatile but showed a downward trend over the past 4 years.

Formula: ROE = Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Good Range: 10%-20% desirable for many industries.