ABB Ltd (ABBNY) Return on Equity (ROE): 33.54%
Is ABB Ltd’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
ABB Ltd's return on equity (ROE) of 33.54% is 49% above its 5-year average of 22.55%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.20%–33.54%).
As of Tuesday, June 23, 2026. 18.54% above its 12-month average of 28.30%.
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ABBNY Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
ABBNY Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
ABBNY Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
33.54%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
28.30%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
25.97%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
22.55%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
18.34%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
18.91%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
19.68%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+18.54%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+29.14%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+48.77%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+82.85%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+77.33%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+70.42%
ABBNY Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABB Ltd (ABBNY) | $199.15B | 33.54% | 28.30% | 25.97% | 22.55% |
| The Boeing Company (BA)vs › | $173.26B | 37.88% | 171.68% | 96.83% | 80.09% |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)vs › | $169.21B | 20.19% | 20.79% | 18.23% | 15.90% |
| Siemens Energy AG (SMEGF)vs › | $165.54B | 23.20% | 14.58% | -6.72% | -6.78% |
| Deere & Company (DE)vs › | $161.58B | 17.45% | 19.37% | 32.38% | 32.93% |
| Siemens AG (SIEGY)vs › | $239.15B | 12.19% | 15.83% | 13.97% | 13.47% |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)vs › | $154.31B | 37.15% | 39.30% | 44.82% | 42.81% |
| RTX Corporation (RTX)vs › | $244.87B | 10.95% | 9.13% | 7.69% | 5.20% |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON)vs › | $142.47B | 19.24% | 30.63% | 31.67% | 30.63% |
| Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT)vs › | $137.50B | 36.71% | 27.09% | 20.59% | 4.48% |
Return Analysis
ROE
33.5%
ROA
11.1%
ABB Ltd 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
ABB Ltd Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for ABBNY stock is 33.54%.
- Is ABB Ltd's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- ABB Ltd's return on equity (ROE) of 33.54% is 49% above its 5-year average of 22.55%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.20%–33.54%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for ABBNY stock is 28.30%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for ABBNY stock is 25.97%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for ABBNY stock is 22.55%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for ABBNY stock is 18.34%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for ABBNY stock is 18.91%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for ABBNY stock is 19.68%.
ABB Ltd Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 29.43% |
| 2024-12-31 | 27.16% |
| 2023-12-31 | 27.93% |
| 2022-12-31 | 19.37% |
| 2021-12-31 | 29.18% |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.20% |
| 2019-12-31 | 8.06% |
| 2018-12-31 | 15.57% |
| 2017-12-31 | 14.93% |
| 2016-12-31 | 14.59% |
| 2015-12-31 | 13.35% |
| 2014-12-31 | 15.94% |
| 2013-12-31 | 14.92% |
| 2012-12-31 | 15.99% |
| 2011-12-31 | 20.08% |
| 2010-12-31 | 17.21% |
| 2009-12-31 | 21.04% |
| 2008-12-31 | 27.94% |
| 2007-12-31 | 34.29% |
| 2006-12-31 | 23.02% |
| 2005-12-31 | 21.10% |
| 2004-12-31 | -1.24% |
| 2003-12-31 | -25.35% |
| 2002-12-31 | -77.30% |
| 2001-12-31 | -34.31% |
| 2000-12-31 | 27.91% |
| 1999-12-31 | 31.84% |
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About ABB Ltd
ABB Ltd, established in 1883 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, operates as a global technology pioneer, delivering electrification, automation, robotics, and motion products and solutions. The company caters to a diverse international clientele across utilities, industrial, transportation, and infrastructure sectors. Its Electrification segment provides a comprehensive array of offerings, including electric vehicle charging infrastructure, renewable power solutions, modular substation packages, distribution automation products, various types of switchgear and panel boards, UPS systems, circuit breakers, measuring and sensing devices, control products, wiring accessories, and advanced intelligent home and building solutions. The Robotics & Discrete Automation segment specializes in industrial robots, specialized software, autonomous mobile robotics, and complete robotic solutions, alongside field services, spare parts, and digital support. This segment also incorporates programmable logic controllers, industrial PCs, servo motion control, advanced transport systems, and machine vision into its technological solutions. The Motion segment is dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and marketing drives, motors, generators, and traction converters, all of which are instrumental in fostering a low-carbon future for industries, urban environments, infrastructure projects, and transportation systems. Finally, ABB's Process Automation segment develops and supplies critical control technologies, sophisticated process control software, manufacturing execution systems, and a broad spectrum of sensing, measurement, and analytical instrumentation. This segment also provides marine propulsion systems and turbochargers, augmented by essential services such as remote monitoring, preventive maintenance, asset performance management, emission monitoring, and cybersecurity. The firm's expansive customer base encompasses a multitude of industries, including aluminum, automotive, battery manufacturing, buildings and infrastructure, cement, chemical, data centers, food and beverage, life sciences, marine, mining, oil and gas, ports, power generation, printing, pulp and paper, railway, smart cities, water management, and wind power.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- Morten Wierod