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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Virgin Galactic Holdings'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.
Virgin Galactic Holdings ROE % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Virgin Galactic Holdings's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virgin Galactic Holdings'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.
Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) has a ROE % of -104.76% 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #324 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is Virgin Galactic Holdings' ROE % too high?
Virgin Galactic Holdings' current ROE % is -104.76%. Based on the distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #324 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Virgin Galactic Holdings has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virgin Galactic Holdings' ROE % compare to PKE and RGR?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #324 out of 347 companies for ROE %. This places Virgin Galactic Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.91. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROE % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 5.91, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROE % is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virgin Galactic Holdings's current ROE % is -104.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virgin Galactic Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.53, compared to a current price of €2.52 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -104.76%. Virgin Galactic Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE), the current ROE % is -104.76% 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.52 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.53.
GuruFocus considers Virgin Galactic Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1SPCE:
ROE %: -104.76%
GF Value™: €3.53 vs. price of €2.52 (28.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SPCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc is a United States-based vertically integrated aerospace company pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals & researchers, and it also manufactures air and space vehicles. Using technologies, the company is developing a spaceflight system designed to offer its customers a multi-day and transformative experience. This culminates in a spaceflight that includes views of Earth from space and several minutes of weightlessness that will launch from Spaceport America, New Mexico.
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