Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) Return on Equity (ROE): 12.04%
Is Emerson Electric Co.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Emerson Electric Co.'s return on equity (ROE) of 12.04% is 55% below its 5-year average of 27.03%, near the low end of its 5-year range (9.10%–63.89%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) is 12.04% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 17.98% (10.21%).
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EMR Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
EMR Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
EMR Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
12.04%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
10.21%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
28.87%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
27.03%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
26.12%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
24.54%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
24.07%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+17.98%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-58.30%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-55.45%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-53.91%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-50.93%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-49.97%
EMR Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) | — | 12.04% | 10.21% | 28.87% | 27.03% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) | $72.19B | 97.06% | 100.13% | 99.17% | 89.55% |
| 3M Company (MMM) | $81.79B | 85.41% | 88.87% | 17.87% | 25.53% |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) | $85.03B | 26.12% | 18.02% | 14.16% | 11.60% |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI) | $87.60B | 21.64% | 30.72% | 23.43% | 23.51% |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) | $87.79B | 33.30% | 34.47% | 41.51% | 76.82% |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $62.17B | -8.06% | -30.62% | -28.59% | -16.36% |
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) | $92.38B | 68.43% | 74.22% | 84.28% | 70.97% |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR) | $60.21B | 12.53% | 18.05% | 21.98% | 19.42% |
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | $52.90B | 32.58% | 31.87% | 33.14% | 32.40% |
Return Analysis
ROE
12.0%
ROA
5.8%
Emerson Electric Co. 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
Emerson Electric Co. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for EMR stock is 12.04%.
- Is Emerson Electric Co.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Emerson Electric Co.'s return on equity (ROE) of 12.04% is 55% below its 5-year average of 27.03%, near the low end of its 5-year range (9.10%–63.89%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for EMR stock is 10.21%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for EMR stock is 28.87%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for EMR stock is 27.03%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for EMR stock is 26.12%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for EMR stock is 24.54%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for EMR stock is 24.07%.
Emerson Electric Co. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 11.31% |
| 2024-09-30 | 9.10% |
| 2023-09-30 | 63.89% |
| 2022-09-30 | 31.18% |
| 2021-09-30 | 23.30% |
| 2020-09-30 | 23.38% |
| 2019-09-30 | 28.01% |
| 2018-09-30 | 24.62% |
| 2017-09-30 | 17.41% |
| 2016-09-30 | 21.60% |
| 2015-09-30 | 33.54% |
| 2014-09-30 | 21.22% |
| 2013-09-30 | 18.93% |
| 2012-09-30 | 19.12% |
| 2011-09-30 | 23.85% |
| 2010-09-30 | 22.10% |
| 2009-09-30 | 20.15% |
| 2008-09-30 | 26.47% |
| 2007-09-30 | 24.35% |
| 2006-09-30 | 22.63% |
| 2005-09-30 | 19.22% |
| 2004-09-30 | 17.37% |
| 2003-09-30 | 16.86% |
| 2002-09-30 | 2.13% |
| 2001-09-30 | 16.88% |
| 2000-09-30 | 22.22% |
| 1999-09-30 | 21.25% |
| 1998-09-30 | 21.17% |
| 1997-09-30 | 20.70% |
| 1996-09-30 | 19.03% |
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About Emerson Electric Co.
Emerson Electric Co. is an international technology and engineering firm that delivers diverse solutions to industrial, commercial, and residential clients across the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Automation Solutions, and Commercial & Residential Solutions. Through its Automation Solutions division, Emerson provides a range of products including advanced measurement and analytical instruments, industrial valves, and sophisticated process control software and systems. This segment caters to a broad spectrum of industries such as oil and gas, refining, chemical processing, power generation, life sciences, food and beverage, automotive manufacturing, pulp and paper production, metals and mining, and municipal water utilities. The Commercial & Residential Solutions segment focuses on climate control and other essential home and business applications. It supplies residential and commercial heating and air conditioning (HVAC) products, encompassing various compressors (reciprocating and scroll), system protectors, precise flow control devices, and a variety of thermostats (standard, programmable, and Wi-Fi enabled). The segment also delivers monitoring equipment and electronic control units for both gas and electric heating setups, specialized gas valves for furnaces and water heaters, furnace ignition systems, and an array of sensors and thermistors for home appliances, alongside general temperature sensors and controls. Furthermore, this division supplies reciprocating, scroll, and screw compressors, along with precision flow control mechanisms, comprehensive system diagnostics, and advanced environmental control systems. Beyond hardware, it extends its portfolio to include technologies for air conditioning, refrigeration, and lighting management. Complementing these offerings are services like facility design and product lifecycle management, site commissioning, ongoing facility monitoring, and energy modeling. The segment also manufactures tools for both professional tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts, and offers a suite of appliance solutions. Established in 1890, Emerson Electric Co. maintains its corporate headquarters in Saint Louis, Missouri.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Surendralal Lanca Karsanbhai