ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals ROE % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's ROE % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) has a ROE % of -89.81% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals ranks #721 out of 1256 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals' ROE % too high?
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals' current ROE % is -89.81%. Based on the distribution chart, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals ranks #721 out of 1256 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals' ROE % compare to BMRN and MDGL?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals ranks #721 out of 1256 companies for ROE %. This places Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for a Biotechnology company?
A good ROE % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's current ROE % is -89.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.23, compared to a current price of $82.35 — trading 57.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -89.81%. Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR), the current ROE % is -89.81% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $82.35 is trading 57.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.23.
GuruFocus considers Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARWR:
ROE %: -89.81%
GF Value™: $52.23 vs. price of $82.35 (57.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARWR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company. It is focused on the development of medicines for diseases associated with genetic abnormalities or protein overproduction. The company develops potential RNAi therapies designed to inhibit the expression of genes known to trigger diseases. Its portfolio includes potential drugs targeting Cardiometabolic, Neuromuscular, Pulmonary, Liver, and other diseases. The company also develops RNAi products and clinical candidates designed to target different cell types within the body.
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