Return on Equity Formula: Excel, DAX, Calculator & Example

Simple formula

Net Income / Shareholders’ Equity

The formula uses these inputs:

Net Income: enter your value in the calculator or spreadsheet.
Shareholders Equity: enter your value in the calculator or spreadsheet.

Excel formula

Use this Excel formula as a starting point. Replace the sample cell references with the cells in your worksheet.

=IFERROR(B2/C2,0)

Google Sheets formula

In most cases, the Google Sheets version uses the same structure as Excel.

=IFERROR(B2/C2,0)

Power BI DAX measure

Use this DAX pattern as a starting point and rename measures or columns to match your Power BI model.

Return on Equity =
DIVIDE(
    [Net Income],
    [Shareholders Equity]
)

SQL example

This generic SQL pattern can be adapted to your warehouse table names and column names.

SELECT
    /* replace with your formula */ AS return_on_equity
FROM kpi_data;

Return on Equity calculator

Net Income Shareholders Equity

Result—

How to interpret Return on Equity

Use this KPI with trend data, targets, and related metrics. A single value is less useful than a consistent definition tracked over time.

Important: KPI definitions can vary by company, accounting policy, analytics platform, or reporting standard. Keep the definition consistent when comparing periods.

Common mistakes

Mixing different time periods in the numerator and denominator.
Using totals that do not match the KPI definition used by your company.
Comparing results across teams or industries without context.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Return on Equity formula?

The common Return on Equity formula is: Net Income / Shareholders’ Equity.

How do you calculate Return on Equity in Excel?

Use this Excel formula pattern: =IFERROR(B2/C2,0). Replace the cell references with your own data.

Can this KPI be calculated in Power BI?

Yes. Use the DAX measure on this page as a starting point and adjust table and column names to match your model.

Return on Equity Formula

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