Bowhead Specialty(Bow) 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 BOW 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 '2022', BOW's return on equity was 13.5%, measuring profitability for shareholders. Industry average for Property-Casualty Insurers in '2022' stood at -6.3%.
• In '2023', BOW's return on equity was 18.2%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Property-Casualty Insurers in '2023' stood at 5.6%. Industry average increased by 11.9% compared to previous year.
• In '2024', BOW's return on equity was 13.6%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Property-Casualty Insurers in '2024' stood at 13.4%. Industry average increased by 7.8% compared to previous year.
Overall, BOW's return on equity has been volatile but generally stable over the past 3 years.
Formula: ROE = Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Good Range: 10%-20% desirable for many industries.