Heineken Holding N.V.'s (AMS:HEIO) Stock Has Seen Strong Momentum: Does That Call For Deeper Study Of Its Financial Prospects?

Heineken Holding's Financial Performance: Heineken Holding's stock has risen 18% over the past three months, but its return on equity (ROE) of 5.3% is below the industry average of 9.8%. The company has shown moderate net income growth of 6.8% over the past five years, which is lower than the industry growth of 10%.

Profit Retention and Dividend Policy: Despite a low ROE, Heineken retains 58% of its profits for reinvestment, indicating efficient management and a commitment to shareholder dividends, as evidenced by its long history of dividend payments. Analyst forecasts suggest potential acceleration in earnings growth for the company.