Block, Inc. (XYZ) Return on Equity (ROE): 5.88%
Is Block, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Block, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 5.88% is 20% above its 5-year average of 4.91%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-3.14%–13.62%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Block, Inc. (XYZ) is 5.88% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 39.69% (9.75%).
XYZ Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
XYZ Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
XYZ Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
XYZ Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
5.88%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
9.75%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
4.10%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
4.91%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
-2.30%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
-10.43%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
-10.43%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-39.69%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+43.33%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+19.84%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+356.06%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+156.40%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+156.40%
XYZ Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block, Inc. (XYZ) | — | 5.88% | 9.75% | 4.10% | 4.91% |
| Workday, Inc. (WDAY) | $36.73B | 8.88% | 7.35% | 6.30% | 2.87% |
| ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON) | $45.85B | 1.58% | 9.73% | 19.56% | 17.82% |
| ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS) | $32.91B | 9.46% | 9.37% | 9.91% | 10.55% |
| NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) | $32.68B | 94.45% | 104.25% | 101.11% | 103.81% |
| Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) | $49.58B | 3.14% | 1.57% | 16.53% | 15.75% |
| Twilio Inc. (TWLO) | $31.07B | 0.43% | -0.47% | -5.82% | -6.28% |
| Roblox Corporation (RBLX) | $30.79B | -269.99% | -346.19% | -626.10% | -414.69% |
| Block, Inc. (SQ) | $51.73B | -0.01% | 6.80% | 2.63% | 3.93% |
| Fiserv, Inc. (FISV) | $28.81B | 13.49% | 12.53% | 10.89% | 8.47% |
Return Analysis
ROE
5.9%
ROA
3.3%
Block, 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
Block, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Block, Inc. (XYZ)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for XYZ stock is 5.88%.
- Is Block, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Block, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 5.88% is 20% above its 5-year average of 4.91%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-3.14%–13.62%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Block, Inc. (XYZ)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for XYZ stock is 9.75%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Block, Inc. (XYZ)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for XYZ stock is 4.10%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Block, Inc. (XYZ)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for XYZ stock is 4.91%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Block, Inc. (XYZ)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for XYZ stock is -2.30%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Block, Inc. (XYZ)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for XYZ stock is -10.43%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Block, Inc. (XYZ)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for XYZ stock is -10.43%.
Block, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 5.88% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.62% |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.05% |
| 2022-12-31 | -3.14% |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.08% |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.95% |
| 2019-12-31 | 21.89% |
| 2018-12-31 | -3.43% |
| 2017-12-31 | -7.99% |
| 2016-12-31 | -29.78% |
| 2015-12-31 | -35.39% |
| 2014-12-31 | -56.31% |
| 2013-12-31 | -64.39% |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.00% |
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About Block, Inc.
Block, Inc., operating through its subsidiaries, develops innovative tools that empower merchants to process card payments, gain insights from robust reporting and analytics, and benefit from expedited next-day fund settlement. The company offers a diverse range of hardware solutions, including the Magstripe reader for traditional swipe-based transactions, and the Contactless and chip reader, which accommodates Europay, MasterCard, and Visa (EMV) chip cards alongside Near Field Communication (NFC) payments. For comprehensive point-of-sale functionality, Block provides the Square Stand, enabling an iPad to serve as a complete payment terminal, and the Square Register, an integrated system combining proprietary hardware, software, and payment processing capabilities. Additionally, the Square Terminal offers a modern alternative to conventional keypad devices, functioning as both a payment processor and receipt printer, accepting tap, dip, and swipe payment methods. Beyond physical devices, Block supplies an extensive suite of software products. These encompass Square Point of Sale, Square Appointments, specialized applications for Retail and Restaurants, online commerce solutions like Square Online and Checkout, Square Invoices, Square Virtual Terminal, Square Team Management, Square Contracts, and a suite for Loyalty, Marketing, and Gift Cards, all managed through the Square Dashboard. Furthermore, Block supports developers with a dedicated platform featuring application programming interfaces (APIs) and software development kits (SDKs). Its portfolio also includes Cash App, a popular mobile service for sending, spending, and saving money, and Weebly, which delivers website hosting and domain registration services to customers. Serving an international clientele, the company's operations extend across the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Ireland, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Originally established as Square, Inc. in 2009, the San Francisco, California-based firm officially adopted the name Block, Inc. in December 2021.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- CEO
- Jack Dorsey