Return on Assets (ROA): 7.34%
Is the return on assets (ROA) high or low?
The return on assets (ROA) of 7.34% is 17% below its 5-year average of 8.83%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.98%–10.65%).
As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 1.45% above its 12-month average of 7.24%.
IEX Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on assets; no daily interpolation.
IEX Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
IEX Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
IEX Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
7.34%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
7.24%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
8.82%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
8.83%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
9.51%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
9.09%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
8.66%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.45%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-16.78%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-16.87%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-22.78%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-19.29%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-15.28%
IEX Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEX Corporation (IEX) | $16.82B | 7.34% | 7.24% | 8.82% | 8.83% |
| WESCO International, Inc. (WCC)vs › | $16.79B | 3.98% | 4.32% | 4.88% | 4.01% |
| Nordson Corporation (NDSN)vs › | $16.71B | 8.85% | 7.99% | 9.67% | 9.58% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC)vs › | $16.61B | 3.38% | 4.62% | 5.00% | 6.96% |
| Textron Inc. (TXT)vs › | $15.78B | 5.15% | 5.08% | 5.14% | 5.08% |
| BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)vs › | $18.21B | 7.97% | 8.77% | 8.89% | 9.99% |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV)vs › | $18.66B | 4.69% | 4.91% | 4.92% | 5.57% |
| Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)vs › | $14.75B | 3.22% | 4.72% | 4.60% | 4.27% |
| Equifax Inc. (EFX)vs › | $19.12B | 5.85% | 5.36% | 5.29% | 5.55% |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)vs › | $14.30B | 1.72% | 1.89% | 0.67% | 1.49% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
7.3%
ROE
12.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for IEX stock is 7.34%.
- Is IDEX Corporation's return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- The return on assets (ROA) of 7.34% is 17% below its 5-year average of 8.83%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.98%–10.65%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for IEX stock is 7.24%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for IEX stock is 8.82%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for IEX stock is 8.83%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for IEX stock is 9.51%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for IEX stock is 9.09%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for IEX stock is 8.66%.
IEX Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 6.98% |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.49% |
| 2023-12-31 | 10.16% |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.65% |
| 2021-12-31 | 9.14% |
| 2020-12-31 | 8.56% |
| 2019-12-31 | 11.16% |
| 2018-12-31 | 11.83% |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.92% |
| 2016-12-31 | 8.59% |
| 2015-12-31 | 10.08% |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.61% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.84% |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.35% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.84% |
| 2010-12-31 | 6.56% |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.42% |
| 2008-12-31 | 6.04% |
| 2007-12-31 | 7.80% |
| 2006-12-31 | 8.78% |
| 2005-12-31 | 8.83% |
| 2004-12-31 | 7.28% |
| 2003-12-31 | 6.49% |
| 2002-12-31 | 5.81% |
| 2001-12-31 | 3.90% |
| 2000-12-31 | 8.36% |
| 1999-12-31 | 7.37% |
| 1998-12-31 | 9.28% |
| 1997-12-31 | 9.80% |
| 1996-12-31 | 8.60% |
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About IDEX Corporation
IDEX Corporation is an international enterprise specializing in engineered solutions across diverse sectors. The company operates through three primary business units: Fluid & Metering Technologies (FMT), Health & Science Technologies (HST), and Fire & Safety/Diversified Products (FSDP). The FMT division is responsible for the design, production, and distribution of a range of fluid-handling equipment, including positive displacement pumps, flow meters, and injectors, alongside offering flow monitoring and related services. Its applications span the food, chemical, general industrial, water management, agricultural, and energy industries. Under the HST umbrella, IDEX develops and supplies precision components and systems for health and scientific applications. This includes advanced fluidic devices, various types of pumps (rotary lobe, centrifugal, positive displacement), roll compaction and drying technologies, pneumatic components, and sealing solutions, as well as biocompatible medical devices, optical components, and precision photonic solutions. Key markets for this segment encompass food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, marine, chemical, wastewater treatment, life sciences, research, and defense. Finally, the FSDP segment delivers critical equipment for emergency services, such as firefighting pumps, valves, rescue tools, and lifting bags. It also provides engineered stainless steel banding and clamping devices for industrial and commercial use, alongside specialized precision equipment for dispensing, metering, and mixing colorants and paints for retail and commercial clients. IDEX Corporation was founded in 1987 and maintains its headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Eric D. Ashleman