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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.
Arcadia Biosciences ROE % Related Terms
Arcadia Biosciences ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arcadia Biosciences's ROE % can be seen below:
* 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Arcadia Biosciences'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.
Arcadia Biosciences ROE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Arcadia Biosciences's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arcadia Biosciences'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.
Arcadia Biosciences (RKDA) has a ROE % of -499.36% 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 Arcadia Biosciences and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arcadia Biosciences ranks #1894 out of 1923 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 98.5%.
Is Arcadia Biosciences' ROE % too high?
Arcadia Biosciences' current ROE % is -499.36%. Based on the distribution chart, Arcadia Biosciences ranks #1894 out of 1923 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arcadia Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcadia Biosciences' ROE % compare to ORISF and ARRT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Arcadia Biosciences ranks #1894 out of 1923 companies for ROE %. This places Arcadia Biosciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.96. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.96, based on 1,923 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 Arcadia Biosciences and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROE % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arcadia Biosciences's current ROE % is -499.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arcadia Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcadia Biosciences (RKDA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.84, compared to a current price of $0.56 — trading 80.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -499.36%. Arcadia Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 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 Arcadia Biosciences (RKDA), the current ROE % is -499.36% 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 Arcadia Biosciences (RKDA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcadia Biosciences stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.56 is trading 80.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.84.
GuruFocus considers Arcadia Biosciences to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for RKDA:
ROE %: -499.36%
GF Value™: $2.84 vs. price of $0.56 (80.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RKDA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arcadia Biosciences Inc is a company with science-based approaches to develop high value products and drive innovation in the consumer goods industry. The company has one operating and reportable segment, which derives revenue from the sale of Zola coconut water. The company's consumer brands in the food, beverage, and body care categories, and others. Its products include: Zola Coconut Water, and Agronomic Wheat Traits. Geographically, the company operates in United States, Argentina, India, and Canada. It derives maximum revenue from United States.
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