Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Return on Equity (ROE): 29.65%
Is Microsoft Corporation’s return on equity (roe) high or low?
Microsoft Corporation's return on equity (roe) of 29.65% is 20% below its 5-year average of 36.97%, near the low end of its 5-year range (29.65%–43.68%).
The return on equity (roe) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is 29.65% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 5.09% (31.24%).
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MSFT Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
29.65%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
31.24%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
35.31%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
36.97%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
32.09%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
32.00%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
33.32%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-5.09%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-16.04%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-19.80%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-7.61%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-7.36%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-11.02%
MSFT Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | — | 29.65% | 31.24% | 35.31% | 36.97% |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $4.27T | 151.91% | 158.25% | 157.53% | 163.92% |
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $4.41T | 31.83% | 31.31% | 28.02% | 26.73% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 18.89% | 19.80% | 13.21% | 16.63% |
| Oracle Corporation (ORCL) | $591.83B | 60.84% | 90.55% | 216.39% | 201.99% |
| Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) | $143.61B | 12.61% | 11.37% | 7.51% | 7.05% |
Return Analysis
ROE
29.6%
ROA
16.4%
Microsoft Corporation 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
Microsoft Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (roe) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
- The return on equity (roe) for MSFT stock is 29.65%.
- Is Microsoft Corporation's return on equity (roe) high or low?
- Microsoft Corporation's return on equity (roe) of 29.65% is 20% below its 5-year average of 36.97%, near the low end of its 5-year range (29.65%–43.68%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (roe) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
- The TTM average return on equity (roe) for MSFT stock is 31.24%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (roe) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (roe) for MSFT stock is 35.31%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (roe) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (roe) for MSFT stock is 36.97%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (roe) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (roe) for MSFT stock is 32.09%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (roe) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (roe) for MSFT stock is 32.00%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (roe) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (roe) for MSFT stock is 33.32%.
Microsoft Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | 29.65% |
| 2024-06-30 | 32.83% |
| 2023-06-30 | 35.09% |
| 2022-06-30 | 43.68% |
| 2021-06-30 | 43.15% |
| 2020-06-30 | 37.43% |
| 2019-06-30 | 38.35% |
| 2018-06-30 | 20.03% |
| 2017-06-30 | 29.06% |
| 2016-06-30 | 28.53% |
| 2015-06-30 | 15.23% |
| 2014-06-30 | 24.59% |
| 2013-06-30 | 27.69% |
| 2012-06-30 | 25.58% |
| 2011-06-30 | 40.55% |
| 2010-06-30 | 40.63% |
| 2009-06-30 | 36.83% |
| 2008-06-30 | 48.73% |
| 2007-06-30 | 45.23% |
| 2006-06-30 | 31.42% |
| 2005-06-30 | 25.47% |
| 2004-06-30 | 10.92% |
| 2003-06-30 | 12.34% |
| 2002-06-30 | 15.00% |
| 2001-06-30 | 15.53% |
| 2000-06-30 | 22.77% |
| 1999-06-30 | 27.38% |
| 1998-06-30 | 27.00% |
| 1997-06-30 | 32.05% |
| 1996-06-30 | 31.77% |