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', ING's return on equity was 8.9%, measuring profitability for shareholders. Industry average for Commercial Banks in '2021' stood at 13.4%.
• In '2022', ING's return on equity was 7.1%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Commercial Banks in '2022' stood at 14.4%. Industry average increased by 1.0% compared to previous year.
• In '2023', ING's return on equity was 14.4%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Commercial Banks in '2023' stood at 13.9%. Industry average declined by 0.6% from previous year.
• In '2024', ING's return on equity was 12.6%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Commercial Banks in '2024' stood at 12.6%. Industry average declined by 1.2% from previous year.
Overall, ING'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.