Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) Return on Equity (ROE): 11.68%
Is Zebra Technologies Corporation’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Zebra Technologies Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 11.68% is 33% below its 5-year average of 17.44%, near the low end of its 5-year range (9.75%–28.05%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) is 11.68% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 11.52% (13.20%).
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ZBRA Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
11.68%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
13.20%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
13.27%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
17.44%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
12.11%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
12.56%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
11.19%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-11.52%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-12.00%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-33.03%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-3.54%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-7.03%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+4.38%
ZBRA Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) | — | 11.68% | 13.20% | 13.27% | 17.44% |
| Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS) | $11.06B | 8.29% | 8.29% | 11.29% | 17.09% |
| HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS) | $10.13B | 2.22% | 1.23% | -5.17% | -6.79% |
| Trimble Inc. (TRMB) | $12.34B | 7.27% | 16.73% | 13.46% | 12.79% |
| Unity Software Inc. (U) | $12.42B | -12.44% | -16.63% | -21.29% | -20.21% |
| Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) | $13.36B | 6.02% | 6.46% | 7.32% | 7.07% |
| DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU) | $8.76B | 16.12% | 34.72% | 15.05% | -6.65% |
| PTC Inc. (PTC) | $15.82B | 19.18% | 15.45% | 13.43% | 14.37% |
| UiPath Inc. (PATH) | $5.72B | 13.56% | 4.79% | -3.00% | -10.24% |
| Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) | $5.49B | 30.35% | 20.74% | 8.23% | 0.96% |
Return Analysis
ROE
11.7%
ROA
4.9%
Zebra Technologies 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
Zebra Technologies Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for ZBRA stock is 11.68%.
- Is Zebra Technologies Corporation's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Zebra Technologies Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 11.68% is 33% below its 5-year average of 17.44%, near the low end of its 5-year range (9.75%–28.05%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for ZBRA stock is 13.20%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for ZBRA stock is 13.27%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for ZBRA stock is 17.44%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for ZBRA stock is 12.11%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for ZBRA stock is 12.56%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for ZBRA stock is 11.19%.
Zebra Technologies Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 11.68% |
| 2024-12-31 | 14.72% |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.75% |
| 2022-12-31 | 16.94% |
| 2021-12-31 | 28.05% |
| 2020-12-31 | 23.51% |
| 2019-12-31 | 29.58% |
| 2018-12-31 | 31.54% |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.04% |
| 2016-12-31 | -17.30% |
| 2015-12-31 | -17.31% |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.08% |
| 2013-12-31 | 13.98% |
| 2012-12-31 | 14.34% |
| 2011-12-31 | 22.48% |
| 2010-12-31 | 13.94% |
| 2009-12-31 | 6.61% |
| 2008-12-31 | -5.41% |
| 2007-12-31 | 12.20% |
| 2006-12-31 | 8.08% |
| 2005-12-31 | 12.48% |
| 2004-12-31 | 14.43% |
| 2003-12-31 | 14.07% |
| 2002-12-31 | 13.40% |
| 2001-12-31 | 13.83% |
| 2000-12-31 | 19.29% |
| 1999-12-31 | 19.93% |
| 1998-12-31 | 14.80% |
| 1997-12-31 | 28.84% |
| 1996-12-31 | 25.69% |
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About Zebra Technologies Corporation
Zebra Technologies Corporation, alongside its affiliated entities, delivers enterprise asset intelligence solutions globally within the automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) sector. Operating through its Asset Intelligence & Tracking and Enterprise Visibility & Mobility segments, the company provides a comprehensive suite of products and services. Its hardware lineup includes specialized printers for generating labels, wristbands, tickets, receipts, and plastic cards, alongside advanced dye-sublimation thermal card printers for secure identification and financial transactions, and RFID printers for data encoding. Complementing these are various accessories and essential consumables such as thermal labels, ribbons, RFID tags, and critical temperature-monitoring labels, notably used in vaccine distribution. Zebra also manufactures barcode scanners, image capture devices, RFID readers, robust rugged tablets, and enterprise-grade mobile computing solutions. Their technology extends to real-time location systems, incorporating tags, sensors, and exciters, supported by middleware and application software. Beyond hardware, Zebra offers a diverse range of software solutions, including physical inventory management, workforce management, workflow execution, prescriptive analytics, and communication and collaboration tools, enriched by cloud-based subscriptions and robotics automation. The company provides extensive support services, encompassing maintenance, technical assistance, repairs, and comprehensive managed and professional services. Zebra serves a broad spectrum of industries, including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, and the public sector, reaching clients through a direct sales force and a widespread network of channel partners. Established in 1969, Zebra Technologies is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Communication Equipment
- CEO
- William J. Burns