Return on Equity (ROE): 12.54%
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 12.54% is 19% below its 5-year average of 15.39%, near the low end of its 5-year range (12.00%–19.31%).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 0.91% below its 12-month average of 12.66%.
IEX Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
IEX Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
IEX Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
IEX Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
12.54%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
12.66%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
15.36%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
15.39%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
16.98%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
16.40%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
15.39%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.91%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-18.37%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-18.53%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-26.15%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-23.55%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-18.54%
IEX Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEX Corporation (IEX) | $16.88B | 12.54% | 12.66% | 15.36% | 15.39% |
| Nordson Corporation (NDSN)vs › | $16.97B | 16.49% | 15.93% | 18.25% | 18.04% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC)vs › | $17.38B | 7.07% | 9.55% | 10.82% | 15.42% |
| WESCO International, Inc. (WCC)vs › | $17.41B | 13.25% | 13.58% | 15.42% | 12.83% |
| Textron Inc. (TXT)vs › | $15.49B | 11.67% | 11.70% | 12.11% | 11.87% |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV)vs › | $18.82B | 8.94% | 8.57% | 8.34% | 9.62% |
| Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)vs › | $14.63B | 11.67% | 12.84% | 11.62% | 10.50% |
| BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)vs › | $19.14B | 26.92% | 26.42% | 27.75% | 34.02% |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)vs › | $14.35B | 4.13% | 4.44% | 1.54% | 3.56% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS)vs › | $14.27B | 13.76% | 7.70% | 11.34% | 12.89% |
Return Analysis
ROE
12.5%
ROA
7.3%
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
Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for IEX stock is 12.54%.
- Is IDEX Corporation's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The return on equity (ROE) of 12.54% is 19% below its 5-year average of 15.39%, near the low end of its 5-year range (12.00%–19.31%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for IEX stock is 12.66%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for IEX stock is 15.36%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for IEX stock is 15.39%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for IEX stock is 16.98%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for IEX stock is 16.40%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for IEX stock is 15.39%.
IEX Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 12.00% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.31% |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.83% |
| 2022-12-31 | 19.31% |
| 2021-12-31 | 16.03% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.87% |
| 2019-12-31 | 18.80% |
| 2018-12-31 | 20.60% |
| 2017-12-31 | 17.88% |
| 2016-12-31 | 17.56% |
| 2015-12-31 | 19.59% |
| 2014-12-31 | 18.80% |
| 2013-12-31 | 16.22% |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.57% |
| 2011-12-31 | 12.81% |
| 2010-12-31 | 11.42% |
| 2009-12-31 | 8.94% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.25% |
| 2007-12-31 | 13.34% |
| 2006-12-31 | 14.98% |
| 2005-12-31 | 13.34% |
| 2004-12-31 | 12.11% |
| 2003-12-31 | 10.53% |
| 2002-12-31 | 10.68% |
| 2001-12-31 | 8.15% |
| 2000-12-31 | 16.94% |
| 1999-12-31 | 16.53% |
| 1998-12-31 | 22.59% |
| 1997-12-31 | 24.59% |
| 1996-12-31 | 25.68% |
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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