Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund Common Shares Of Beneficial(Aio) Financials: Return On Equity Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios
Profitability Trend (Last 5 Years)
Profitability - return on equity
This chart shows the historical trend of return on equity for AIO compared to its industry average over the recent years.
Ratio Definition and Interpretation
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 '2023', AIO's return on equity was -11.2%, measuring profitability for shareholders. Industry average for Finance/Investors Services in '2023' stood at 1.7%.
• In '2024', AIO's return on equity was 12.3%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Finance/Investors Services in '2024' stood at 14.2%. Industry average increased by 12.6% compared to previous year.
• In '2025', AIO's return on equity was 21.3%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2024' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Finance/Investors Services in '2025' stood at 14.0%. Industry average declined by 0.2% from previous year.
Overall, AIO's return on equity has been volatile but showed an upward trend over the past 3 years.
Formula: ROE = Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Good Range: 10%-20% desirable for many industries.