Apple Inc. (AAPL) Return on Assets (ROA): 31.18%
Is Apple Inc.’s return on assets (roa) high or low?
Apple Inc.'s return on assets (roa) of 31.18% is 12% above its 5-year average of 27.93%, near the high end of its 5-year range (25.68%–31.18%).
The return on assets (roa) for Apple Inc. (AAPL) is 31.18% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 9.67% (28.43%).
AAPL Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
AAPL Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
AAPL Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
AAPL Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
31.18%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
28.43%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
28.12%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
27.93%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
21.70%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
21.09%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
19.55%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+9.67%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+10.87%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+11.65%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+43.66%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+47.85%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+59.48%
AAPL Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | — | 31.18% | 28.43% | 28.12% | 27.93% |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $3.00T | 16.45% | 16.83% | 17.79% | 17.37% |
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $4.41T | 22.20% | 22.22% | 19.80% | 18.83% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 9.49% | 9.48% | 6.04% | 6.45% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.48T | 16.52% | 19.55% | 17.16% | 18.44% |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $5.04T | 58.06% | 61.68% | 44.81% | 36.06% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
31.2%
ROE
151.9%
Apple Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Apple Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (roa) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The return on assets (roa) for AAPL stock is 31.18%.
- Is Apple Inc.'s return on assets (roa) high or low?
- Apple Inc.'s return on assets (roa) of 31.18% is 12% above its 5-year average of 27.93%, near the high end of its 5-year range (25.68%–31.18%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (roa) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The TTM average return on assets (roa) for AAPL stock is 28.43%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (roa) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (roa) for AAPL stock is 28.12%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (roa) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (roa) for AAPL stock is 27.93%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (roa) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (roa) for AAPL stock is 21.70%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (roa) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (roa) for AAPL stock is 21.09%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (roa) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (roa) for AAPL stock is 19.55%.
Apple Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-27 | 31.18% |
| 2024-09-28 | 25.68% |
| 2023-09-30 | 27.51% |
| 2022-09-24 | 28.29% |
| 2021-09-25 | 26.97% |
| 2020-09-26 | 17.73% |
| 2019-09-28 | 16.32% |
| 2018-09-29 | 16.28% |
| 2017-09-30 | 12.88% |
| 2016-09-24 | 14.20% |
| 2015-09-26 | 18.39% |
| 2014-09-27 | 17.04% |
| 2013-09-28 | 17.89% |
| 2012-09-29 | 23.70% |
| 2011-09-24 | 22.28% |
| 2010-09-25 | 18.64% |
| 2009-09-26 | 17.34% |
| 2008-09-27 | 13.36% |
| 2007-09-29 | 13.79% |
| 2006-09-30 | 11.56% |
| 2005-09-24 | 11.53% |
| 2004-09-25 | 3.30% |
| 2003-09-27 | 1.01% |
| 2002-09-28 | 1.03% |
| 2001-09-29 | -0.42% |
| 2000-09-30 | 11.55% |
| 1999-09-25 | 11.65% |
| 1998-09-25 | 7.20% |
| 1997-09-26 | -24.69% |
| 1996-09-27 | -15.21% |