Return on Equity (ROE): 17.19%
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 17.19% is 1745% above its 5-year average of -1.05%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-65.92%–28.88%).
As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 149.85% above its 12-month average of 6.88%.
GF Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
GF Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
GF Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
GF Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
17.19%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
6.88%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
-9.68%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
-1.05%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
3.29%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
N/A
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+149.85%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+277.58%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1744.98%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+422.78%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
GF Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF) | $189.09M | 17.19% | 6.88% | -9.68% | -1.05% |
| Franklin Universal Trust (FT)vs › | $202.06M | 29.45% | 12.80% | 4.97% | 5.48% |
| DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT)vs › | $157.89M | 31.96% | -63.45% | -126.83% | -91.96% |
| Blackrock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (BMN)vs › | $157.87M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Global X - MSCI Colombia ETF (COLO)vs › | $120.19M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Isabella Bank Corporation (ISBA)vs › | $292.13M | 8.53% | 7.39% | 8.93% | 8.32% |
| BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)vs › | $316.59M | 7.75% | 6.65% | 6.19% | 5.29% |
| CYBER HORNET S&P 500 and Bitcoin 75/25 Strategy ETF (ZZZ)vs › | $5.89M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lufax Holding Ltd (LU)vs › | $515.70M | -4.14% | -2.55% | 2.58% | 8.19% |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI)vs › | $659.68M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Return Analysis
ROE
17.2%
ROA
15.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
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
Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for GF stock is 17.19%.
- Is The New Germany Fund, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The return on equity (ROE) of 17.19% is 1745% above its 5-year average of -1.05%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-65.92%–28.88%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for GF stock is 6.88%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for GF stock is -9.68%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for GF stock is -1.05%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for GF stock is 3.29%.
GF Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 27.02% |
| 2024-12-31 | -13.26% |
| 2023-12-31 | 13.44% |
| 2022-12-31 | -65.92% |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.57% |
| 2020-12-31 | 28.88% |
| 2019-12-31 | 27.68% |
| 2018-12-31 | -32.37% |
| 2017-12-31 | 33.98% |
| 2016-12-31 | -0.28% |
| 2015-12-31 | 13.43% |
| 2014-12-31 | -10.46% |
| 2013-12-31 | 40.23% |
| 2012-12-31 | 25.03% |
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About The New Germany Fund, Inc.
The New Germany Fund Inc. functions as a closed-ended equity investment vehicle, originally established by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. and currently overseen by Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH. Its primary objective is to allocate capital within the public stock markets of Germany, seeking out opportunities in shares of companies operating across a diverse range of industries. The fund predominantly focuses its investments on small and mid-capitalization (SMC) firms. To assess its portfolio's returns, the fund utilizes the Midcap Market Performance Index as its benchmark. This fund was founded on January 16, 1990, and is legally registered in Germany.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- CEO
- Linda Lonneberg