Basis: Latest reported fiscal year. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of -1.39% is 92% above its 5-year average of -18.32%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-64.47%–14.09%).
As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 44.18% above its 12-month average of -2.49%.
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation. Historical series through 2025-12-31.
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
-1.39%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
-2.49%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
-14.88%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
-18.32%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
34.78%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
14.63%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
25.57%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+44.18%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+90.66%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+92.41%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-104.00%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-109.50%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-105.44%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
5.80%
median of 125 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-123.97%
vs the sector median at left
China Natural Resources, Inc.
Market Cap
$4.92M
Return on Equity (ROE)
-1.39%
TTM Avg
-2.49%
3Y Avg
-14.88%
5Y Avg
-18.32%
Market Cap
$4.40M
Return on Equity (ROE)
-115.63%
TTM Avg
-156.50%
3Y Avg
-154.51%
5Y Avg
-150.80%
Market Cap
$4.17M
Return on Equity (ROE)
-38.14%
TTM Avg
-40.34%
3Y Avg
-26.77%
5Y Avg
-18.41%
Market Cap
$3.85M
Return on Equity (ROE)
-58.34%
TTM Avg
-43.13%
3Y Avg
-197.63%
5Y Avg
-164.91%
Market Cap
$3.80M
Return on Equity (ROE)
N/A
TTM Avg
153.07%
3Y Avg
79.84%
5Y Avg
55.00%
Market Cap
$6.16M
Return on Equity (ROE)
-24.28%
TTM Avg
-17.09%
3Y Avg
-14.71%
5Y Avg
-27.64%
Market Cap
$7.12M
Return on Equity (ROE)
-3.47%
TTM Avg
-1.28%
3Y Avg
7.87%
5Y Avg
12.99%
Market Cap
$7.33M
Return on Equity (ROE)
N/A
TTM Avg
-673.76%
3Y Avg
-673.76%
5Y Avg
-167.16%
Market Cap
$2.14M
Return on Equity (ROE)
-177.91%
TTM Avg
-43.33%
3Y Avg
-53.76%
5Y Avg
-27.61%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Natural Resources, Inc. (CHNR) | $4.92M | -1.39% | -2.49% | -14.88% | -18.32% |
| SenesTech, Inc. (SNES)vs › | $4.40M | -115.63% | -156.50% | -154.51% | -150.80% |
| Gulf Resources, Inc. (GURE)vs › | $4.17M | -38.14% | -40.34% | -26.77% | -18.41% |
| ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc. (RETO)vs › | $3.85M | -58.34% | -43.13% | -197.63% | -164.91% |
| J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares (YMAT)vs › | $3.80M | N/A | 153.07% | 79.84% | 55.00% |
| Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (FMST)vs › | $6.16M | -24.28% | -17.09% | -14.71% | -27.64% |
| Bon Natural Life Limited (BON)vs › | $7.12M | -3.47% | -1.28% | 7.87% | 12.99% |
| Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation (ATCX)vs › | $7.33M | N/A | -673.76% | -673.76% | -167.16% |
| Capstone Holding Corp. (CAPS)vs › | $2.14M | -177.91% | -43.33% | -53.76% | -27.61% |
| Blue Gold Limited (BGL)vs › | $8.24M | N/A | 80.75% | 44.40% | 36.34% |
ROE
-1.4%
ROA
-0.5%
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -1.39% |
| 2024-12-31 | -3.59% |
| 2023-12-31 | -18.21% |
| 2022-12-31 | -36.33% |
| 2021-12-31 | -64.47% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.09% |
| 2019-12-31 | 156.21% |
| 2018-12-31 | 28.14% |
| 2017-12-31 | 193.46% |
| 2016-12-31 | -174.58% |
| 2015-12-31 | 289.24% |
| 2014-12-31 | -190.80% |
| 2013-12-31 | -207.05% |
| 2012-12-31 | -17.98% |
| 2011-12-31 | -12.21% |
| 2010-12-31 | 127.01% |
| 2009-12-31 | 15.32% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.08% |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.62% |
| 2006-12-31 | 55.58% |
| 2005-12-31 | 151.25% |
| 2004-12-31 | 98.03% |
| 2003-12-31 | -52.60% |
| 2002-12-31 | -75.79% |
| 2001-12-31 | -21.60% |
| 2000-12-31 | -13.67% |
| 1999-12-31 | -3.88% |
| 1998-12-31 | -28.32% |
| 1997-12-31 | 7.56% |
| 1996-12-31 | 16.80% |
