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', GES's return on equity was 27.5%, measuring profitability for shareholders. Industry average for Apparel in '2022' stood at 6.0%.
• In '2023', GES's return on equity was 25.9%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Apparel in '2023' stood at 10.6%. Industry average increased by 4.6% compared to previous year.
• In '2024', GES's return on equity was 32.5%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Apparel in '2024' stood at 8.9%. Industry average declined by 1.7% from previous year.
• In '2025', GES's return on equity was 10.2%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2024' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Apparel in '2025' stood at 1.2%. Industry average declined by 7.7% from previous year.
Overall, GES'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.