Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) Return on Equity (ROE): -0.63%
Is Werner Enterprises, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of -0.63% is 106% below its 5-year average of 9.84%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-1.06%–19.51%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) is -0.63% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 197.67% (0.65%).
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WERN Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
WERN Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
WERN Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
-0.63%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
0.65%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
6.34%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
9.84%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
11.42%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
11.83%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
11.34%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-197.67%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-109.94%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-106.41%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-105.52%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-105.33%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-105.56%
WERN Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) | $2.61B | -0.63% | 0.65% | 6.34% | 9.84% |
| Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC) | $1.80B | 21.00% | 21.63% | 15.61% | 12.21% |
| Kforce Inc. (KFRC) | $853.97M | 29.49% | 30.28% | 35.09% | 35.23% |
| Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) | $5.12B | 14.73% | 14.59% | 12.85% | 12.96% |
| Matson, Inc. (MATX) | $5.88B | 15.72% | 17.04% | 23.20% | 28.08% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO) | $8.19B | 17.94% | 2.83% | 13.43% | 15.72% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $10.33B | 26.36% | 29.62% | 19.91% | 14.21% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $10.54B | 1168.41% | 160.09% | 201.11% | 173.79% |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.68B | 17.62% | 17.23% | 17.89% | 18.57% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $14.31B | 7.07% | 9.55% | 10.82% | 15.42% |
Return Analysis
ROE
-0.6%
ROA
-0.3%
Werner Enterprises, Inc. 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
Werner Enterprises, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for WERN stock is -0.63%.
- Is Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of -0.63% is 106% below its 5-year average of 9.84%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-1.06%–19.51%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for WERN stock is 0.65%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for WERN stock is 6.34%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for WERN stock is 9.84%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for WERN stock is 11.42%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for WERN stock is 11.83%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for WERN stock is 11.34%.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -1.06% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.35% |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.35% |
| 2022-12-31 | 16.71% |
| 2021-12-31 | 19.51% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.15% |
| 2019-12-31 | 15.03% |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.29% |
| 2017-12-31 | 17.12% |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.95% |
| 2015-12-31 | 13.22% |
| 2014-12-31 | 11.83% |
| 2013-12-31 | 11.23% |
| 2012-12-31 | 14.41% |
| 2011-12-31 | 14.17% |
| 2010-12-31 | 11.96% |
| 2009-12-31 | 8.03% |
| 2008-12-31 | 9.06% |
| 2007-12-31 | 9.05% |
| 2006-12-31 | 11.33% |
| 2005-12-31 | 11.42% |
| 2004-12-31 | 11.29% |
| 2003-12-31 | 10.40% |
| 2002-12-31 | 9.52% |
| 2001-12-31 | 8.09% |
| 2000-12-31 | 8.96% |
| 1999-12-31 | 12.13% |
| 1998-12-31 | 12.99% |
| 1997-12-31 | 12.24% |
| 1996-12-31 | 11.64% |
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About Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. is a prominent transportation and logistics company that specializes in the movement of full truckload shipments for a wide range of goods. Operating both domestically across U.S. states and internationally, including Mexico, the company provides crucial shipping services. Its operations are structured into two main divisions: Truckload Transportation Services and Werner Logistics. The Truckload Transportation Services segment manages several specialized fleets. This includes a medium-to-long-haul van fleet, which transports various everyday consumer products and general commodities in dry van trailers. For time-sensitive deliveries, an expedited fleet utilizes driver teams to ensure quick transit. A regional short-haul fleet provides comparable van services for shorter distances, while a temperature-controlled fleet is equipped to handle products requiring specific environmental conditions, such as food, beverages, and other perishables. This segment regularly transports items like retail merchandise and manufactured goods. The Werner Logistics segment offers comprehensive, non-asset-based solutions, encompassing services like truck brokerage, full-service logistics management, and facilitating rail transportation through strategic partnerships with rail and drayage providers. Additionally, it provides specialized residential and commercial delivery services for oversized or heavy items, often utilizing liftgate straight trucks for efficient handling. By the close of 2021, Werner commanded a substantial fleet that included 8,340 trucks (with 8,050 company-operated and 290 managed by independent contractors) and 27,225 company-owned trailers, a mix of dry vans, flatbeds, and temperature-controlled units. The company also operated 55 intermodal drayage trucks. Werner Enterprises, Inc. was established in 1956 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Trucking
- CEO
- Derek J. Leathers