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 '2020', UGRO's return on equity was 68.5%, measuring profitability for shareholders. Industry average for Industrial Specialties in '2020' stood at 68.5%.
• In '2021', UGRO's return on equity was -4.3%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2020' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Industrial Specialties in '2021' stood at -12.9%. Industry average declined by 81.4% from previous year.
• In '2022', UGRO's return on equity was -36.9%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Industrial Specialties in '2022' stood at -23.6%. Industry average declined by 10.7% from previous year.
• In '2023', UGRO's return on equity was -68.2%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Industrial Specialties in '2023' stood at -5.8%. Industry average increased by 17.8% compared to previous year.
Overall, UGRO'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.