Return on Equity (ROE): 4.21%
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 4.21% is 62% below its 5-year average of 11.09%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.44%–24.21%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 12.12% above its 12-month average of 3.75%.
WY Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
WY Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
WY Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
WY Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
4.21%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
3.75%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
8.30%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
11.09%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
9.27%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
8.69%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
7.85%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+12.12%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-49.28%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-62.04%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-54.60%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-51.53%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-46.40%
WY Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weyerhaeuser Company (WY) | $18.25B | 4.21% | 3.75% | 8.30% | 11.09% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $18.36B | -0.21% | -1.29% | 5.31% | 6.34% |
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs › | $17.99B | -7.90% | 1.77% | 12.67% | 19.30% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.82B | 3.45% | 7.46% | 6.16% | 2.35% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.49B | 6.03% | -0.40% | -7.24% | -3.65% |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $16.24B | 32.91% | 27.25% | 36.85% | 31.14% |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $15.77B | -2.36% | -8.60% | 8.30% | 7.37% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $20.93B | -18.11% | -4.98% | 3.83% | 9.99% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $14.25B | 15.15% | 10.04% | 0.58% | 1.07% |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs › | $13.13B | 7.20% | 14.88% | 12.43% | 12.43% |
Return Analysis
ROE
4.2%
ROA
2.4%
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 Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for WY stock is 4.21%.
- Is Weyerhaeuser Company's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The return on equity (ROE) of 4.21% is 62% below its 5-year average of 11.09%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.44%–24.21%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for WY stock is 3.75%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for WY stock is 8.30%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for WY stock is 11.09%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for WY stock is 9.27%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for WY stock is 8.69%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for WY stock is 7.85%.
WY Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 3.44% |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.07% |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.20% |
| 2022-12-31 | 17.49% |
| 2021-12-31 | 24.21% |
| 2020-12-31 | 9.13% |
| 2019-12-31 | -0.93% |
| 2018-12-31 | 8.27% |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.54% |
| 2016-12-31 | 11.19% |
| 2015-12-31 | 10.39% |
| 2014-12-31 | 34.43% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.29% |
| 2012-12-31 | 9.46% |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.76% |
| 2010-12-31 | 27.78% |
| 2009-12-31 | -13.48% |
| 2008-12-31 | -24.43% |
| 2007-12-31 | 9.90% |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.99% |
| 2005-12-31 | 7.48% |
| 2004-12-31 | 13.86% |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.90% |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.64% |
| 2001-12-31 | 5.29% |
| 2000-12-31 | 12.30% |
| 1999-12-31 | 7.35% |
| 1998-12-31 | 6.50% |
| 1997-12-31 | 7.36% |
| 1996-12-31 | 10.06% |
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About Weyerhaeuser Company
Established in 1900, Weyerhaeuser Company holds a prominent global position as one of the largest private proprietors of timberlands. The company oversees or owns approximately 11 million acres of forested land in the United States, complemented by additional timberlands in Canada managed under long-term licenses. These extensive holdings are cultivated responsibly, in full compliance with internationally accepted sustainable forestry criteria. Beyond its land stewardship, Weyerhaeuser is also a leading producer of wood-based goods throughout North America. Operating as a real estate investment trust (REIT), the firm achieved net sales of $7.5 billion in 2020. Its approximately 9,400 employees cater to a worldwide customer base, and Weyerhaeuser's commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles is acknowledged by its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index. The company's common stock is available for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker WY.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Paper, Lumber & Forest Products
- CEO
- Devin W. Stockfish