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', CHWY's return on equity was -510.4%, measuring profitability for shareholders. Industry average for Catalog/Specialty Distribution in '2022' stood at -51.3%.
• In '2023', CHWY's return on equity was 57.0%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Catalog/Specialty Distribution in '2023' stood at -4.9%. Industry average increased by 46.4% compared to previous year.
• In '2024', CHWY's return on equity was 11.8%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Catalog/Specialty Distribution in '2024' stood at 10.1%. Industry average increased by 15.0% compared to previous year.
• In '2025', CHWY's return on equity was 101.8%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2024' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Catalog/Specialty Distribution in '2025' stood at 101.8%. Industry average increased by 91.7% compared to previous year.
Overall, CHWY's return on equity has been volatile but showed an upward trend over the past 4 years.

Formula: ROE = Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

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