Xylem Inc. (XYL) Return on Assets (ROA): 5.74%
Is Xylem Inc.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Xylem Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 5.74% is 27% above its 5-year average of 4.52%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.90%–5.43%).
The return on assets (ROA) for Xylem Inc. (XYL) is 5.74% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 6.00% (5.42%).
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XYL Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
5.74%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
5.42%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
4.77%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
4.52%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
5.10%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
5.58%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
5.86%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+6.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+20.40%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+26.94%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+12.59%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+2.94%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-2.02%
XYL Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylem Inc. (XYL) | $25.76B | 5.74% | 5.42% | 4.77% | 4.52% |
| Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) | $24.71B | 10.76% | 11.21% | 10.88% | 9.67% |
| Dover Corporation (DOV) | $29.23B | 8.16% | 14.86% | 12.20% | 11.18% |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $18.62B | 4.69% | 4.91% | 4.92% | 5.57% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $36.22B | 9.35% | 13.14% | 13.88% | 13.38% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $14.31B | 3.38% | 4.62% | 5.00% | 6.96% |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.68B | 9.49% | 9.61% | 9.04% | 9.39% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $10.54B | 9.67% | 11.86% | 11.51% | 10.06% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $9.56B | 15.84% | 16.22% | 10.62% | 7.69% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) | $43.53B | 5.22% | 5.47% | 4.67% | 3.99% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
5.7%
ROE
8.9%
Xylem Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Xylem Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for XYL stock is 5.74%.
- Is Xylem Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Xylem Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 5.74% is 27% above its 5-year average of 4.52%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.90%–5.43%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for XYL stock is 5.42%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for XYL stock is 4.77%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for XYL stock is 4.52%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for XYL stock is 5.10%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for XYL stock is 5.58%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for XYL stock is 5.86%.
Xylem Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 5.43% |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.40% |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.78% |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.46% |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.16% |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.90% |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.20% |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.60% |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.83% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.02% |
| 2015-12-31 | 7.30% |
| 2014-12-31 | 6.97% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.66% |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.35% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.35% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.81% |
| 2009-12-31 | 10.37% |
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About Xylem Inc.
Xylem Inc., along with its affiliated companies, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and maintaining advanced products and systems for various water and wastewater applications. Its global reach extends across the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, and other international markets. The company's operations are structured into three main divisions: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement & Control Solutions. The Water Infrastructure segment provides a comprehensive suite of products designed for the transport and treatment of water. These offerings include pumps for water, storm water, and wastewater; integrated controls and systems; equipment for filtration, disinfection, and biological treatment; and mobile dewatering units. These are sold under prominent brands such as Flygt, Godwin, Wedeco, Sanitaire, Leopold, and Xylem Vue. In the Applied Water segment, Xylem delivers critical components like pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment systems. These products, bearing brand names like Goulds Water Technology, Bell & Gossett, A-C Fire Pump, Standard Xchange, Lowara, Jabsco, Xylem Vue, and Flojet, serve both residential and commercial building services, as well as industrial water management needs. The Measurement & Control Solutions division focuses on smart meters, interconnected communication devices, and various measurement and control technologies, encompassing crucial infrastructure solutions. This segment also extends its services to include software offerings such as cloud-based analytics, remote monitoring, data management, leak detection, condition assessment, asset management, and pressure monitoring solutions. Furthermore, it supplies testing equipment and managed services. Products from this segment are distributed under brands including Pure, Sensus, Smith Blair, WTW, Xylem Vue, and YSI. Xylem Inc. reaches its customers and markets its offerings through a diverse network comprising its direct sales force, resellers, distributors, and value-added solution providers. The company, which was established in 2011, was previously known as ITT WCO, Inc. before officially adopting the name Xylem Inc. in May 2011. Its principal headquarters are located in Rye Brook, New York.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Matthew Francis Pine