Apple Inc. (AAPL) Return on Assets (ROA): 31.18%
Is Apple Inc.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Apple Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 31.18% is 12% above its 5-year average of 27.93%, near the high end of its 5-year range (25.68%–31.18%).
The return on assets (ROA) for Apple Inc. (AAPL) is 31.18% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 9.67% (28.43%).
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AAPL Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
31.18%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
28.43%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
28.12%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
27.93%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
21.70%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
21.09%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
19.55%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+9.67%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+10.87%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+11.65%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+43.66%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+47.85%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+59.48%
AAPL Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | — | 31.18% | 28.43% | 28.12% | 27.93% |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $3.00T | 16.45% | 16.83% | 17.79% | 17.37% |
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $4.41T | 22.20% | 22.22% | 19.80% | 18.83% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 9.49% | 9.48% | 6.04% | 6.45% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.48T | 16.52% | 19.55% | 17.16% | 18.44% |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $5.04T | 58.06% | 61.68% | 44.81% | 36.06% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
31.2%
ROE
151.9%
Apple 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
Apple Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for AAPL stock is 31.18%.
- Is Apple Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Apple Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 31.18% is 12% above its 5-year average of 27.93%, near the high end of its 5-year range (25.68%–31.18%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for AAPL stock is 28.43%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for AAPL stock is 28.12%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for AAPL stock is 27.93%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for AAPL stock is 21.70%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for AAPL stock is 21.09%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for AAPL stock is 19.55%.
Apple Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-27 | 31.18% |
| 2024-09-28 | 25.68% |
| 2023-09-30 | 27.51% |
| 2022-09-24 | 28.29% |
| 2021-09-25 | 26.97% |
| 2020-09-26 | 17.73% |
| 2019-09-28 | 16.32% |
| 2018-09-29 | 16.28% |
| 2017-09-30 | 12.88% |
| 2016-09-24 | 14.20% |
| 2015-09-26 | 18.39% |
| 2014-09-27 | 17.04% |
| 2013-09-28 | 17.89% |
| 2012-09-29 | 23.70% |
| 2011-09-24 | 22.28% |
| 2010-09-25 | 18.64% |
| 2009-09-26 | 17.34% |
| 2008-09-27 | 13.36% |
| 2007-09-29 | 13.79% |
| 2006-09-30 | 11.56% |
| 2005-09-24 | 11.53% |
| 2004-09-25 | 3.30% |
| 2003-09-27 | 1.01% |
| 2002-09-28 | 1.03% |
| 2001-09-29 | -0.42% |
| 2000-09-30 | 11.55% |
| 1999-09-25 | 11.65% |
| 1998-09-25 | 7.20% |
| 1997-09-26 | -24.69% |
| 1996-09-27 | -15.21% |
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About Apple Inc.
Apple Inc. is a global technology corporation that specializes in the conceptualization, production, and sale of a diverse suite of electronic devices. Its comprehensive hardware lineup features the well-known iPhone smartphones, Mac personal computers, and versatile iPad tablets. The company also supplies a range of wearables, smart home products, and accessories, including AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, items from the Beats brand, and HomePod speakers. Beyond its device offerings, Apple delivers essential support services like AppleCare and robust cloud solutions. It oversees key digital platforms, prominently the App Store, which acts as a central hub for customers to discover and download countless applications and digital content, from e-books and music to videos, games, and podcasts. The company also generates revenue via advertising, leveraging both its proprietary ad platforms and third-party licensing deals. Apple's ecosystem is further bolstered by a wide array of subscription-based services: Apple Arcade for gaming, Apple Fitness+ for personalized wellness, Apple Music for curated audio experiences and on-demand radio, Apple News+ for access to news and magazines, and Apple TV+ for exclusive original video programming. Its financial services portfolio includes the co-branded Apple Card and the mobile payment system, Apple Pay. Additionally, Apple strategically licenses its intellectual property. The company serves a broad clientele that spans individual consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as institutional clients in the education, corporate, and governmental sectors. Products are distributed through a multi-channel strategy, utilizing Apple's own physical retail locations and online storefronts, a dedicated direct sales team, and collaborations with external partners such as mobile network providers, wholesalers, general retailers, and authorized resellers. The App Store additionally functions as the primary conduit for third-party applications designed for its devices. Founded in 1976, Apple Inc. is headquartered in Cupertino, California.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Consumer Electronics
- CEO
- Timothy D. Cook