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', HTO's return on equity was 5.9%, measuring profitability for shareholders. Industry average for Water Supply in '2021' stood at -2.0%.
• In '2022', HTO's return on equity was 6.9%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Water Supply in '2022' stood at -1.1%. Industry average increased by 0.9% compared to previous year.
• In '2023', HTO's return on equity was 7.2%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Water Supply in '2023' stood at -3.2%. Industry average declined by 2.1% from previous year.
• In '2024', HTO's return on equity was 7.2%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Water Supply in '2024' stood at -1.6%. Industry average increased by 1.6% compared to previous year.
Overall, HTO's return on equity has remained generally stable over the past 4 years.

Formula: ROE = Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

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