In the independent study prepared for FSCO, Drs. Lazar and Prisman concluded that the 12 percent benchmark ROE is much too high given the low interest rates that have prevailed for the past several years. (bonnlaw.ca)
«The concern, the infatuation if you will, with the 3 percent benchmark 10 - Year Treasury yield is taking focus away from strength in corporate earnings,» Orlando said. (cnbc.com)
That's above the 30 percent benchmark, which according to federal guidelines would put those individuals in the «rent - burdened» category. (businessinsider.com)