Indian Overseas Bank
NSE:IOB
ROE
Return on Equity
ROE, or Return on Equity, is a key financial ratio that measures a company's profitability. Specifically, it measures how many dollars of profit are generated for each dollar of shareholder's equity. A higher ROE indicates better financial performance and effective use of capital, making it a valuable metric for investors assessing a company's earning potential.
ROE Across Competitors
| Country | Company | Market Cap | ROE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN |
|
Indian Overseas Bank
NSE:IOB
|
725.2B INR |
11%
|
|
| US |
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co
NYSE:JPM
|
773.3B USD |
17%
|
|
| ZA |
A
|
Absa Bank Ltd
JSE:ABSP
|
431.9B Zac |
11%
|
|
| ZA |
C
|
Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd
JSE:CPI
|
397B Zac |
30%
|
|
| ZA |
S
|
Standard Bank Group Ltd
JSE:SBK
|
369.5B Zac |
16%
|
|
| CN |
|
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd
SSE:601398
|
2.7T CNY |
9%
|
|
| US |
|
Bank of America Corp
NYSE:BAC
|
350B USD |
2%
|
|
| CN |
|
Agricultural Bank of China Ltd
SSE:601288
|
2.1T CNY |
9%
|
|
| US |
|
Wells Fargo & Co
NYSE:WFC
|
251.2B USD |
10%
|
|
| CN |
|
Bank of China Ltd
SSE:601988
|
1.7T CNY |
8%
|
|
| CN |
|
China Construction Bank Corp
SSE:601939
|
1.6T CNY |
10%
|
Indian Overseas Bank
Glance View
In the bustling era of pre-independence India, amidst the colonial remnants of Chennai in 1937, an ambitious entrepreneur, M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Chettyar, sowed the seeds of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB). The vision was not only to set up a robust banking mechanism within the nation but also to establish a considerable footprint beyond India's shores—hence the name "Overseas." From these ambitions, IOB grew under a unique model of incorporating insurance, banking, and investment management under one roof, catering to a diverse range of clientele. By structuring its services around basic banking needs of savings, loans, and investments, the bank offers an array of products to individuals, small businesses, and corporations, ensuring that it consistently earns through traditional means of interest margins, service fees, and investment income. As the decades progressed, IOB slowly morphed into a pivotal player in the Indian banking sector, actively contributing to trade, small business growth, and rural development, while strategically expanding its operations to include international branches. The bank engages in lending activities across various sectors such as agriculture, MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises), and retail, and also participates in government-led financial inclusion schemes. By leveraging technology for delivering seamless services, optimizing risk management, and ensuring a sturdy asset portfolio, IOB thrives by maintaining a healthy balance between traditional banking practices and contemporary financial innovations. This enables the institution to not only sustain its economic engine via interest on loans and advances but also to carve a reputable standing through adaptive financial services, thereby underpinning its pursuit of stable revenue streams.
See Also
ROE, or Return on Equity, is a key financial ratio that measures a company's profitability. Specifically, it measures how many dollars of profit are generated for each dollar of shareholder's equity. A higher ROE indicates better financial performance and effective use of capital, making it a valuable metric for investors assessing a company's earning potential.
Based on Indian Overseas Bank's most recent financial statements, the company has ROE of 11.4%.
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