Genie Energy's ROE and Earnings Growth: A Financial Analysis

Genie Energy's (NYSE:GNE) stock has declined 7.7% this month. The company's ROE is 3.7%, significantly lower than the average industry ROE of 9.1%. Genie Energy's earnings have shrunk by 4.3% over the last five years, compared to the industry's 6.4% growth. The low earnings retention and poor capital allocation are likely factors contributing to the decline.