Shanghai Chlor-Alkali Chemical (SHSE:600618) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 13% over the last month. We wonder if and what role the company’s financials play in that price change as a company’s long-term fundamentals usually dictate market outcomes. In this article, we decided to focus on Shanghai Chlor-Alkali Chemical’s ROE.
Return on Equity or ROE is a test of how effectively a company is growing its value and managing investors’ money. In other words, it is a profitability ratio which measures the rate of return on the capital provided by the company’s shareholders.
Check out our latest analysis for Shanghai Chlor-Alkali Chemical
How Is ROE Calculated?
ROE can be calculated by using the formula:
Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) ÷ Shareholders’ Equity
So, based on the above formula, the ROE for Shanghai Chlor-Alkali Chemical is:
11% = CN¥878m…
