Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. ()(Cpac) 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 CPAC 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 '2021', CPAC's return on equity was 12.8%, measuring profitability for shareholders. Industry average for Building Materials in '2021' stood at -7.6%.
• In '2022', CPAC's return on equity was 14.8%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Building Materials in '2022' stood at -9.3%. Industry average declined by 1.7% from previous year.
• In '2023', CPAC's return on equity was 14.2%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Building Materials in '2023' stood at 6.2%. Industry average increased by 15.5% compared to previous year.
• In '2024', CPAC's return on equity was 16.6%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Building Materials in '2024' stood at 6.2%. Industry average increased by 0.0% compared to previous year.
Overall, CPAC's return on equity has steadily improved over the past 4 years.
Formula: ROE = Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Good Range: 10%-20% desirable for many industries.