Basis: Latest reported fiscal year. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 39.60% is in line with its 5-year average of 41.17%, near the low end of its 5-year range (39.59%–42.77%).
As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 5.16% below its 12-month average of 41.76%.
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
39.60%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
41.76%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
41.10%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
41.17%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
36.03%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
33.64%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
33.71%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-5.16%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-3.65%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-3.81%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+9.92%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+17.72%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+17.48%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
16.08%
median of 48 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+146.27%
vs the sector median at left
The Coca-Cola Company
Market Cap
$387.31B
Return on Equity (ROE)
39.60%
TTM Avg
41.76%
3Y Avg
41.10%
5Y Avg
41.17%
Market Cap
$197.97B
Return on Equity (ROE)
47.45%
TTM Avg
46.73%
3Y Avg
48.62%
5Y Avg
49.15%
Market Cap
$95.61B
Return on Equity (ROE)
23.28%
TTM Avg
24.20%
3Y Avg
21.30%
5Y Avg
22.25%
Market Cap
$42.52B
Return on Equity (ROE)
7.25%
TTM Avg
7.04%
3Y Avg
7.08%
5Y Avg
7.07%
Market Cap
$22.53B
Return on Equity (ROE)
22.10%
TTM Avg
9.85%
3Y Avg
9.14%
5Y Avg
8.49%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $387.31B | 39.60% | 41.76% | 41.10% | 41.17% |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)vs › | $197.97B | 47.45% | 46.73% | 48.62% | 49.15% |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)vs › | $95.61B | 23.28% | 24.20% | 21.30% | 22.25% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs › | $42.52B | 7.25% | 7.04% | 7.08% | 7.07% |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ)vs › | $22.53B | 22.10% | 9.85% | 9.14% | 8.49% |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD)vs › | $162.74B | 13.99% | 7.66% | 7.49% | 6.47% |
ROE
39.6%
ROA
13.3%
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
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 40.74% |
| 2024-12-31 | 42.77% |
| 2023-12-31 | 41.30% |
| 2022-12-31 | 39.59% |
| 2021-12-31 | 42.48% |
| 2020-12-31 | 40.14% |
| 2019-12-31 | 46.99% |
| 2018-12-31 | 37.89% |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.31% |
| 2016-12-31 | 28.30% |
| 2015-12-31 | 28.77% |
| 2014-12-31 | 23.41% |
| 2013-12-31 | 25.88% |
| 2012-12-31 | 27.51% |
| 2011-12-31 | 27.13% |
| 2010-12-31 | 38.02% |
| 2009-12-31 | 27.52% |
| 2008-12-31 | 28.37% |
| 2007-12-31 | 27.51% |
| 2006-12-31 | 30.02% |
| 2005-12-31 | 29.79% |
| 2004-12-31 | 30.42% |
| 2003-12-31 | 30.85% |
| 2002-12-31 | 25.85% |
| 2001-12-31 | 34.92% |
| 2000-12-31 | 23.37% |
| 1999-12-31 | 25.55% |
| 1998-12-31 | 42.04% |
| 1997-12-31 | 56.48% |
| 1996-12-31 | 56.73% |
