Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund Common Shares(Npfd) 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 NPFD 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 '2022', NPFD's return on equity was -14.8%, measuring profitability for shareholders. Industry average for Trusts Except Educational Religious and Charitable in '2022' stood at -13.5%.
• In '2023', NPFD's return on equity was -5.1%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Trusts Except Educational Religious and Charitable in '2023' stood at 8.3%. Industry average increased by 21.8% compared to previous year.
• In '2024', NPFD's return on equity was 13.9%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Trusts Except Educational Religious and Charitable in '2024' stood at 11.5%. Industry average increased by 3.2% compared to previous year.
Overall, NPFD's return on equity has been volatile but showed an upward trend over the past 3 years.
Formula: ROE = Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Good Range: 10%-20% desirable for many industries.