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Cummins Inc. (CMI) Return on Equity (ROE): 21.64%

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

Cummins Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 21.64% is in line with its 5-year average of 23.51%, around the middle of its 5-year range (8.31%–38.42%).

The return on equity (ROE) for Cummins Inc. (CMI) is 21.64% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 29.56% (30.72%).

CMI Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

CMI Return on Equity (ROE)
23.02%-40.08% 1Y
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CMI Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

CMI Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

CMI Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)

21.64%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM

30.72%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y

23.43%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y

23.51%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y

23.02%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y

23.45%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y

23.17%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-29.56%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-7.64%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-7.95%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-6.00%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-7.70%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-6.60%

CMI Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)

NAMEMARKET CAPRETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)TTM3Y5Y
Cummins Inc. (CMI)$87.60B21.64%30.72%23.43%23.51%
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)$87.79B33.30%34.47%41.51%76.82%
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)$85.03B26.12%18.02%14.16%11.60%
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)$92.38B68.43%74.22%84.28%70.97%
3M Company (MMM)$81.79B85.41%88.87%17.87%25.53%
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)$76.94B12.04%10.21%28.87%27.03%
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)$72.19B97.06%100.13%99.17%89.55%
Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)$111.11B23.82%24.68%21.10%20.75%
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)$62.17B-8.06%-30.62%-28.59%-16.36%
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)$60.53B43.47%36.20%30.58%26.94%

Return Analysis

ROE

21.6%

ROA

7.8%

Cummins 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

Cummins Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ

What is the return on equity (ROE) for Cummins Inc. (CMI)?
The return on equity (ROE) for CMI stock is 21.64%.
Is Cummins Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Cummins Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 21.64% is in line with its 5-year average of 23.51%, around the middle of its 5-year range (8.31%–38.42%).
What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Cummins Inc. (CMI)?
The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for CMI stock is 30.72%.
What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Cummins Inc. (CMI)?
The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for CMI stock is 23.43%.
What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Cummins Inc. (CMI)?
The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for CMI stock is 23.51%.
What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Cummins Inc. (CMI)?
The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for CMI stock is 23.02%.
What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Cummins Inc. (CMI)?
The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for CMI stock is 23.45%.
What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Cummins Inc. (CMI)?
The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for CMI stock is 23.17%.

Cummins Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History

DATERETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
2025-12-3123.02%
2024-12-3138.42%
2023-12-318.31%
2022-12-3123.97%
2021-12-3125.15%
2020-12-3122.19%
2019-12-3130.11%
2018-12-3129.14%
2017-12-3113.76%
2016-12-3120.28%
2015-12-3118.89%
2014-12-3121.31%
2013-12-3119.75%
2012-12-3124.91%
2011-12-3133.65%
2010-12-3122.27%
2009-12-3111.34%
2008-12-3123.37%
2007-12-3121.68%
2006-12-3125.52%
2005-12-3129.51%
2004-12-3124.98%
2003-12-315.27%
2002-12-319.75%
2001-12-31-9.95%
2000-12-310.60%
1999-12-3111.20%
1998-12-31-1.65%
1997-12-3114.91%
1996-12-3112.20%

About Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc. is a global innovator in power solutions, responsible for the design, manufacturing, distribution, and maintenance of a broad array of diesel and natural gas engines, alongside cutting-edge electric and hybrid powertrains, and associated components. Its operations are strategically divided into five segments: Engine, Distribution, Components, Power Systems, and New Power. The company's extensive engine portfolio, available under the Cummins brand and others, powers a vast range of heavy and medium-duty applications, including commercial trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, light-duty automobiles, construction and mining equipment, marine vessels, railway systems, oil and gas operations, defense, and agriculture. Complementing these engines, Cummins provides both new and remanufactured parts and comprehensive servicing. Beyond its core engine offerings, Cummins delivers sophisticated power generation systems, high-horsepower engines, and specialized application engineering. It also offers custom-designed assemblies, retail and wholesale aftermarket components, and expert repair services conducted both in-shop and on-site. The company's technological scope extends to emission control solutions, turbochargers, a variety of filtration systems (for air, fuel, lubricants, and hydraulics), coolants, fuel additives, and advanced electronic control modules, sensors, and supporting software. Fuel systems, both new and reconditioned, are also a key part of their product line, as are automated transmissions. For electrical power generation, Cummins provides standby and primary power generators, complete with controls, paralleling systems, and transfer switches, featuring products like Stamford and AVK A/C alternators. Embracing future energy demands, the company is a frontrunner in electrified power systems, encompassing battery technologies, fuel cells, and hydrogen production. This includes a robust offering of filtration, aftertreatment, control, air handling systems, automated transmissions, electric power generation, and battery solutions. Cummins distributes its diverse product range to original equipment manufacturers, an extensive network of distributors and dealers, and various other clientele worldwide. Founded in 1919 as the Cummins Engine Company, the enterprise adopted its current name, Cummins Inc., in 2001 and maintains its headquarters in Columbus, Indiana.

Columbus, IN
69,600 employees
Industrials / Industrial - Machinery
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
CEO
Jennifer W. Rumsey