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', WOW's return on equity was 135.0%, measuring profitability for shareholders. Industry average for Cable & Other Pay Television Services in '2021' stood at 15.3%.
• In '2022', WOW's return on equity was -0.4%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Cable & Other Pay Television Services in '2022' stood at 2.8%. Industry average declined by 12.5% from previous year.
• In '2023', WOW's return on equity was -69.0%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Cable & Other Pay Television Services in '2023' stood at -3.3%. Industry average declined by 6.1% from previous year.
• In '2024', WOW's return on equity was -25.2%, measuring profitability for shareholders. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Cable & Other Pay Television Services in '2024' stood at -1.5%. Industry average increased by 1.8% compared to previous year.
Overall, WOW'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.