Apple Inc. (AAPL) Return on Equity (ROE): 151.91%
Is Apple Inc.’s return on equity (roe) high or low?
Apple Inc.'s return on equity (roe) of 151.91% is in line with its 5-year average of 163.92%, near the low end of its 5-year range (150.07%–196.96%).
The return on equity (roe) for Apple Inc. (AAPL) is 151.91% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 4.01% (158.25%).
AAPL Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
AAPL Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
AAPL Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
AAPL Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
151.91%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
158.25%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
157.53%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
163.92%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
109.58%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
85.00%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
69.80%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.01%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-3.57%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-7.33%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+38.63%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+78.71%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+117.63%
AAPL Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | — | 151.91% | 158.25% | 157.53% | 163.92% |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $3.00T | 29.65% | 31.24% | 35.31% | 36.97% |
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $4.41T | 31.83% | 31.31% | 28.02% | 26.73% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 18.89% | 19.80% | 13.21% | 16.63% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.48T | 27.83% | 30.98% | 26.49% | 26.70% |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $5.04T | 76.33% | 84.10% | 64.30% | 53.25% |
Return Analysis
ROE
151.9%
ROA
31.2%
Apple Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Apple Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (roe) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The return on equity (roe) for AAPL stock is 151.91%.
- Is Apple Inc.'s return on equity (roe) high or low?
- Apple Inc.'s return on equity (roe) of 151.91% is in line with its 5-year average of 163.92%, near the low end of its 5-year range (150.07%–196.96%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (roe) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The TTM average return on equity (roe) for AAPL stock is 158.25%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (roe) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (roe) for AAPL stock is 157.53%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (roe) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (roe) for AAPL stock is 163.92%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (roe) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (roe) for AAPL stock is 109.58%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (roe) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (roe) for AAPL stock is 85.00%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (roe) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (roe) for AAPL stock is 69.80%.
Apple Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-27 | 151.91% |
| 2024-09-28 | 164.59% |
| 2023-09-30 | 156.08% |
| 2022-09-24 | 196.96% |
| 2021-09-25 | 150.07% |
| 2020-09-26 | 87.87% |
| 2019-09-28 | 61.06% |
| 2018-09-29 | 55.56% |
| 2017-09-30 | 36.07% |
| 2016-09-24 | 35.62% |
| 2015-09-26 | 44.74% |
| 2014-09-27 | 35.42% |
| 2013-09-28 | 29.98% |
| 2012-09-29 | 35.30% |
| 2011-09-24 | 33.83% |
| 2010-09-25 | 29.32% |
| 2009-09-26 | 26.03% |
| 2008-09-27 | 21.68% |
| 2007-09-29 | 24.05% |
| 2006-09-30 | 19.92% |
| 2005-09-24 | 17.88% |
| 2004-09-25 | 5.24% |
| 2003-09-27 | 1.63% |
| 2002-09-28 | 1.59% |
| 2001-09-29 | -0.64% |
| 2000-09-30 | 19.14% |
| 1999-09-25 | 19.36% |
| 1998-09-25 | 18.82% |
| 1997-09-26 | -87.08% |
| 1996-09-27 | -39.65% |