Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Return on Assets (ROA): 21.12%
Is Applied Materials, Inc.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Applied Materials, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 21.12% is in line with its 5-year average of 21.93%, around the middle of its 5-year range (19.28%–24.41%).
The return on assets (ROA) for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is 21.12% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 5.23% (20.07%).
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AMAT Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
21.12%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
20.07%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
21.71%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
21.93%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
18.72%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
14.37%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
13.25%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.23%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.74%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-3.70%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+12.81%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+47.01%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+59.38%
AMAT Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) | — | 21.12% | 20.07% | 21.71% | 21.93% |
| Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) | $400.88B | 32.26% | 22.76% | 23.18% | 24.18% |
| Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares (ARM) | $328.47B | 8.45% | 8.66% | 7.20% | 6.21% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) | $470.05B | 9.52% | 8.30% | 10.39% | 10.48% |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) | $298.97B | 22.37% | 12.78% | 4.85% | -6.66% |
| KLA Corporation (KLAC) | $279.96B | 27.68% | 21.59% | 23.41% | 21.16% |
| International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) | $257.57B | 6.88% | 5.68% | 4.55% | 4.35% |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) | $257.37B | 15.60% | 13.98% | 20.06% | 23.44% |
| Intel Corporation (INTC) | $536.12B | -1.55% | -4.84% | -1.10% | 1.48% |
| Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) | $223.92B | 9.38% | 3.80% | 0.62% | -0.34% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
21.1%
ROE
35.6%
Applied Materials, 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
Applied Materials, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for AMAT stock is 21.12%.
- Is Applied Materials, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Applied Materials, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 21.12% is in line with its 5-year average of 21.93%, around the middle of its 5-year range (19.28%–24.41%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for AMAT stock is 20.07%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for AMAT stock is 21.71%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for AMAT stock is 21.93%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for AMAT stock is 18.72%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for AMAT stock is 14.37%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for AMAT stock is 13.25%.
Applied Materials, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-10-26 | 19.28% |
| 2024-10-27 | 20.86% |
| 2023-10-29 | 22.31% |
| 2022-10-30 | 24.41% |
| 2021-10-31 | 22.80% |
| 2020-10-25 | 16.19% |
| 2019-10-27 | 14.22% |
| 2018-10-28 | 17.22% |
| 2017-10-29 | 18.12% |
| 2016-10-30 | 11.81% |
| 2015-10-25 | 9.00% |
| 2014-10-26 | 8.14% |
| 2013-10-27 | 2.13% |
| 2012-10-28 | 0.90% |
| 2011-10-30 | 13.90% |
| 2010-10-31 | 8.57% |
| 2009-10-25 | -3.19% |
| 2008-10-26 | 8.81% |
| 2007-10-28 | 16.05% |
| 2006-10-29 | 16.00% |
| 2005-10-30 | 10.74% |
| 2004-10-31 | 11.12% |
| 2003-10-26 | -1.45% |
| 2002-10-27 | 2.63% |
| 2001-10-28 | 7.89% |
| 2000-10-29 | 19.57% |
| 1999-10-31 | 10.64% |
| 1998-10-25 | 5.63% |
| 1997-10-26 | 9.83% |
| 1996-10-27 | 16.48% |
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About Applied Materials, Inc.
Applied Materials, Inc. is a prominent provider of crucial manufacturing equipment, associated services, and software solutions. These offerings primarily cater to the semiconductor, display, and related high-technology industries. The company organizes its activities into three principal business segments: 1. Semiconductor Systems: This division is dedicated to the development, production, and sale of sophisticated manufacturing tools essential for fabricating semiconductor chips, also known as integrated circuits. Its comprehensive suite of technologies includes epitaxy, ion implantation, oxidation/nitridation, rapid thermal processing, physical vapor deposition, chemical vapor deposition, chemical mechanical planarization, electrochemical deposition, atomic layer deposition, etching, and selective deposition and removal processes, in addition to precision metrology and inspection instruments. 2. Applied Global Services: This segment delivers integrated solutions aimed at maximizing the performance and productivity of manufacturing facilities and their equipment. Its services encompass providing spare parts, system upgrades, maintenance support, refurbished older-generation equipment, and advanced factory automation software for semiconductor, display, and other product lines. 3. Display and Adjacent Markets: This unit focuses on supplying products for the creation of various display technologies. This includes manufacturing solutions for liquid crystal displays (LCDs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other display types, which are integral to a broad spectrum of consumer electronics such as televisions, computer monitors, laptops, personal computers, electronic tablets, and smartphones. Founded in 1967, Applied Materials, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The company boasts a significant international presence, conducting operations across the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- CEO
- Gary E. Dickerson