Investor Presentaiton
Goldman Competitive Dynamics
Sachs
Lagging ROEs drive strategic reassessments and more rational marketplace
Peer Group Average Gross Leverage 1,2
-24%
22x
17x
2011
1Q15
Peer Group Average Price to Book Value 1,3
73%
0.95x
Increased capital requirements and tougher
macro backdrop have led to asset reductions
across the industry
Deleveraging and improved credit profiles have
boosted multiples, though ROES continue to lag
at an average of 4.2% in 2014
Lagging returns have led many peers to rethink
their strategic priorities and businesses
Peer Group Average ROE1
GS Average ROE
2011 to 2014: 9.2%
0.55x
2011
2015
1 Peer data represents average for JPM, MS, C, BAC, CS, DB, UBS and BARC
2 Euro banks' gross leverage calculation reflects IFRS, except for CS which reflects US GAAP
3 2015 through 5/22/15
6%
2%
5%
4%
2011
2012
2013
2014
LO
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