Basis: Latest reported fiscal year. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 12.52% is 38% above its 5-year average of 9.08%, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.27%–12.52%).
As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 6.64% above its 12-month average of 11.74%.
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation. Historical series through 2025-12-31.
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
12.52%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
11.74%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
9.46%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
9.08%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
9.37%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
8.59%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
8.71%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+6.64%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+32.31%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+37.89%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+33.66%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+45.68%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+43.81%
SECTOR MEDIAN · FINANCIAL SERVICES
13.39%
median of 102 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-6.53%
vs the sector median at left
Bank of New York Mellon Corp
Market Cap
$103.06B
Return on Equity (ROE)
12.52%
TTM Avg
11.74%
3Y Avg
9.46%
5Y Avg
9.08%
Market Cap
$107.35B
Return on Equity (ROE)
21.86%
TTM Avg
19.14%
3Y Avg
3.85%
5Y Avg
-7.96%
Market Cap
$95.10B
Return on Equity (ROE)
16.11%
TTM Avg
13.70%
3Y Avg
12.37%
5Y Avg
11.18%
Market Cap
$95.05B
Return on Equity (ROE)
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$94.99B
Return on Equity (ROE)
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$92.42B
Return on Equity (ROE)
12.12%
TTM Avg
11.18%
3Y Avg
10.91%
5Y Avg
11.25%
Market Cap
$90.03B
Return on Equity (ROE)
11.92%
TTM Avg
11.13%
3Y Avg
11.59%
5Y Avg
11.75%
Market Cap
$118.89B
Return on Equity (ROE)
15.57%
TTM Avg
12.96%
3Y Avg
10.63%
5Y Avg
108.48%
Market Cap
$86.80B
Return on Equity (ROE)
10.15%
TTM Avg
10.34%
3Y Avg
8.56%
5Y Avg
12.63%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY) | $103.06B | 12.52% | 11.74% | 9.46% | 9.08% |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)vs › | $107.35B | 21.86% | 19.14% | 3.85% | -7.96% |
| CME Group Inc. (CME)vs › | $95.10B | 16.11% | 13.70% | 12.37% | 11.18% |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD)vs › | $95.05B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP)vs › | $94.99B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| U.S. Bancorp (USB)vs › | $92.42B | 12.12% | 11.18% | 10.91% | 11.25% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC)vs › | $90.03B | 11.92% | 11.13% | 11.59% | 11.75% |
| S&P Global Inc. (SPGI)vs › | $118.89B | 15.57% | 12.96% | 10.63% | 108.48% |
| KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR)vs › | $86.80B | 10.15% | 10.34% | 8.56% | 12.63% |
| The Progressive Corporation (PGR)vs › | $119.48B | 34.06% | 35.22% | 23.55% | 24.35% |
ROE
12.5%
ROA
1.2%
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
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 12.52% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.96% |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.10% |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.27% |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.73% |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.90% |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.71% |
| 2018-12-31 | 10.50% |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.91% |
| 2016-12-31 | 9.14% |
| 2015-12-31 | 8.30% |
| 2014-12-31 | 6.86% |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.61% |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.69% |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.53% |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.78% |
| 2009-12-31 | -3.74% |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.06% |
| 2007-12-31 | 6.93% |
| 2006-12-31 | 24.91% |
| 2005-12-31 | 15.91% |
| 2004-12-31 | 15.50% |
| 2003-12-31 | 13.73% |
| 2002-12-31 | 13.49% |
| 2001-12-31 | 21.26% |
| 2000-12-31 | 23.23% |
| 1999-12-31 | 33.81% |
| 1998-12-31 | 21.88% |
| 1997-12-31 | 22.07% |
| 1996-12-31 | 19.89% |
