Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) Return on Equity (ROE): 20.19%
Is Eaton Corporation plc’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Eaton Corporation plc's return on equity (ROE) of 20.19% is 27% above its 5-year average of 15.90%, near the high end of its 5-year range (9.44%–21.05%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) is 20.19% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 2.86% (20.79%).
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ETN Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
20.19%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
20.79%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
18.23%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
15.90%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
15.07%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
14.18%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
14.90%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.86%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+10.75%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+26.95%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+34.02%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+42.37%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+35.47%
ETN Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $146.50B | 20.19% | 20.79% | 18.23% | 15.90% |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $152.34B | 17.45% | 19.37% | 32.38% | 32.93% |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $159.00B | 37.15% | 39.30% | 44.82% | 42.81% |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $130.57B | 19.24% | 30.63% | 31.67% | 30.63% |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $164.76B | 37.88% | 171.68% | 96.83% | 80.09% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) | $121.37B | 64.00% | 79.46% | 80.50% | 82.20% |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) | $111.11B | 23.82% | 24.68% | 21.10% | 20.75% |
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) | $92.38B | 68.43% | 74.22% | 84.28% | 70.97% |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) | $87.79B | 33.30% | 34.47% | 41.51% | 76.82% |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI) | $87.60B | 21.64% | 30.72% | 23.43% | 23.51% |
Return Analysis
ROE
20.2%
ROA
7.3%
Eaton Corporation plc 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
Eaton Corporation plc Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for ETN stock is 20.19%.
- Is Eaton Corporation plc's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Eaton Corporation plc's return on equity (ROE) of 20.19% is 27% above its 5-year average of 15.90%, near the high end of its 5-year range (9.44%–21.05%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for ETN stock is 20.79%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for ETN stock is 18.23%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for ETN stock is 15.90%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for ETN stock is 15.07%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for ETN stock is 14.18%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for ETN stock is 14.90%.
Eaton Corporation plc Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 21.05% |
| 2024-12-31 | 20.52% |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.90% |
| 2022-12-31 | 14.45% |
| 2021-12-31 | 13.06% |
| 2020-12-31 | 9.44% |
| 2019-12-31 | 13.75% |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.32% |
| 2017-12-31 | 17.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.90% |
| 2015-12-31 | 13.03% |
| 2014-12-31 | 11.36% |
| 2013-12-31 | 11.08% |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.05% |
| 2011-12-31 | 18.07% |
| 2010-12-31 | 12.62% |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.65% |
| 2008-12-31 | 16.75% |
| 2007-12-31 | 19.22% |
| 2006-12-31 | 23.14% |
| 2005-12-31 | 21.31% |
| 2004-12-31 | 17.97% |
| 2003-12-31 | 12.38% |
| 2002-12-31 | 12.21% |
| 2001-12-31 | 6.83% |
| 2000-12-31 | 18.80% |
| 1999-12-31 | 23.51% |
| 1998-12-31 | 16.97% |
| 1997-12-31 | 19.80% |
| 1996-12-31 | 16.16% |
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About Eaton Corporation plc
Eaton Corporation plc, established in 1911 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, functions as an international enterprise specializing in power management solutions. The company's Electrical Americas and Global division supplies a comprehensive array of electrical and industrial components. This encompasses power distribution and assembly systems, residential products, advanced power quality and connectivity devices, wiring components, and circuit protection. Additionally, it offers utility power distribution equipment, power reliability services, and specialized equipment for demanding environments, including hazardous duty electrical gear, emergency lighting, fire detection systems, explosion-proof instrumentation, and structural support systems. Through its Aerospace segment, Eaton provides crucial systems and parts for both commercial and military aircraft manufacturers, associated aftermarket services, and various industrial applications. Its offerings include hydraulic and electro-hydraulic components (such as pumps, motors, power units, hoses, and fittings), flight control systems (like valves, actuators, sensors, flap and slat systems, and nose wheel steering), fluid conveyance products (hoses, tubing, fittings, and sealing/ducting products), fuel management solutions (air-to-air refueling, pumps, and inerting products), oxygen generation systems, thermal management products, and wiring connectors and cables. This segment also produces filters, strainers, cartridges, and golf grips. The Vehicle segment caters to the automotive industry with essential powertrain and engine components. These include transmissions, clutches, hybrid power systems, superchargers, engine valves and valve actuation systems, locking and limited-slip differentials, transmission controls, and fuel vapor components. Lastly, the eMobility segment is dedicated to advanced electrification solutions for vehicles. Its product range features voltage inverters and converters, onboard chargers, fuses, circuit protection units, vehicle control systems, power distribution systems, fuel tank isolation valves, and hybrid systems for commercial vehicles.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Paulo Ruiz Sternadt