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Amgen Inc. (AMGN) Return on Equity (ROE): 84.87%

Is Amgen Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?

Amgen Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 84.87% is 17% below its 5-year average of 101.76%, near the low end of its 5-year range (69.59%–178.97%).

The return on equity (ROE) for Amgen Inc. (AMGN) is 84.87% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 6.99% (79.33%).

AMGN Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

AMGN Return on Equity (ROE)
89.06%+27.98% 1Y
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AMGN Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

AMGN Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

AMGN Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)

84.87%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM

79.33%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y

111.35%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y

101.76%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y

74.29%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y

57.60%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y

48.28%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+6.99%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-23.78%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-16.60%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+14.24%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+47.33%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+75.80%

AMGN Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)

NAMEMARKET CAPRETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)TTM3Y5Y
Amgen Inc. (AMGN)84.87%79.33%111.35%101.76%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO)$179.45B13.21%12.70%13.51%15.24%
Abbott Laboratories (ABT)$154.66B12.06%20.32%18.59%17.97%
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)$151.21B39.19%20.05%21.63%19.46%
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)$146.44B17.05%15.07%13.91%13.46%
Pfizer Inc. (PFE)$146.36B8.31%9.04%13.32%16.07%
Danaher Corporation (DHR)$130.25B6.97%7.38%9.51%10.24%
CVS Health Corporation (CVS)$125.16B3.79%4.23%6.35%7.74%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)$114.14B36.25%-8.30%7.76%4.45%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)$110.77B22.41%8.96%15.60%19.47%

Return Analysis

ROE

84.9%

ROA

8.4%

Amgen 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

Amgen Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ

What is the return on equity (ROE) for Amgen Inc. (AMGN)?
The return on equity (ROE) for AMGN stock is 84.87%.
Is Amgen Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Amgen Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 84.87% is 17% below its 5-year average of 101.76%, near the low end of its 5-year range (69.59%–178.97%).
What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Amgen Inc. (AMGN)?
The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for AMGN stock is 79.33%.
What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Amgen Inc. (AMGN)?
The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for AMGN stock is 111.35%.
What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Amgen Inc. (AMGN)?
The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for AMGN stock is 101.76%.
What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Amgen Inc. (AMGN)?
The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for AMGN stock is 74.29%.
What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Amgen Inc. (AMGN)?
The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for AMGN stock is 57.60%.
What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Amgen Inc. (AMGN)?
The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for AMGN stock is 48.28%.

Amgen Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History

DATERETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
2025-12-3189.06%
2024-12-3169.59%
2023-12-31107.78%
2022-12-31178.97%
2021-12-3187.96%
2020-12-3177.20%
2019-12-3181.07%
2018-12-3167.15%
2017-12-317.84%
2016-12-3125.85%
2015-12-3124.71%
2014-12-3120.01%
2013-12-3123.00%
2012-12-3122.80%
2011-12-3119.35%
2010-12-3119.32%
2009-12-3120.32%
2008-12-3120.58%
2007-12-3117.72%
2006-12-3115.56%
2005-12-3117.96%
2004-12-3111.99%
2003-12-3111.65%
2002-12-31-7.61%
2001-12-3121.46%
2000-12-3126.39%
1999-12-3136.26%
1998-12-3133.69%
1997-12-3130.12%
1996-12-3135.66%

About Amgen Inc.

Amgen Inc., established in 1980 and headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, is a global biotechnology leader focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering groundbreaking human medicines. The company's scientific endeavors span several critical therapeutic categories, including inflammatory conditions, oncology and hematology, bone health, cardiovascular diseases, nephrology, and neuroscience. Its extensive portfolio features a range of significant pharmaceutical products. Notable examples include Enbrel, prescribed for conditions like plaque psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis; Neulasta, which helps cancer patients by reducing the risk of infection linked to a low white blood cell count; Prolia, utilized in postmenopausal women to combat osteoporosis; and Xgeva, designed to prevent skeletal-related complications. Otezla offers relief for adult patients suffering from plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and oral ulcers associated with Behçet's disease. Aranesp addresses anemia and low red blood cell counts, while KYPROLIS is employed to treat patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Furthermore, Repatha plays a vital role in lowering the incidence of major cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and coronary revascularization. Amgen's comprehensive product lineup also encompasses Nplate, Vectibix, MVASI, Parsabiv, EPOGEN, KANJINTI, BLINCYTO, Aimovig, EVENITY, AMGEVITATM, Sensipar/Mimpara, NEUPOGEN, IMLYGIC, Corlanor, and AVSOLA. The company distributes its therapies worldwide, primarily serving healthcare providers, including physicians and their clinics, dialysis centers, hospitals, and pharmacies. Distribution is facilitated through pharmaceutical wholesale distributors, complemented by direct-to-consumer channels. Amgen actively engages in strategic collaborations. It has partnered with entities such as Novartis Pharma AG, UCB, Bayer HealthCare LLC, BeiGene, Ltd., Eli Lilly and Company, Datos Health, and Verastem, Inc., to jointly assess VS-6766 when combined with lumakrastm (Sotorasib) in patients with KRAS G12C-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. Another key alliance involves Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., for the co-development and commercialization of KHK4083, a Phase 3-ready anti-OX40 fully human monoclonal antibody targeting atopic dermatitis and other autoimmune conditions. Additionally, Amgen maintains research and development partnerships with Neumora Therapeutics, Inc. and Plexium, Inc.

Thousand Oaks, CA
28,000 employees
Healthcare / Drug Manufacturers - General
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
CEO
Robert A. Bradway