Return on Equity (ROE): 13.31%
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 13.31% is 47% above its 5-year average of 9.08%, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.27%–13.31%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 13.37% above its 12-month average of 11.74%.
BNY Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
BNY Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
BNY Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
BNY Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
13.31%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
11.74%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
9.46%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
9.08%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
9.37%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
8.59%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
8.71%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+13.37%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+40.66%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+46.59%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+42.09%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+54.87%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+52.89%
BNY Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY) | $98.45B | 13.31% | 11.74% | 9.46% | 9.08% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC)vs › | $98.38B | 11.34% | 11.13% | 11.59% | 11.75% |
| The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)vs › | $97.40B | 13.31% | 11.74% | 9.46% | 9.08% |
| Brookfield Corporation (BN)vs › | $95.75B | 2.84% | 2.06% | 2.82% | 3.25% |
| U.S. Bancorp (USB)vs › | $94.55B | 11.87% | 11.18% | 10.91% | 11.25% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC)vs › | $89.82B | 26.51% | 374.45% | 202.18% | 143.23% |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)vs › | $88.87B | 20.36% | 19.14% | 3.85% | -7.96% |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)vs › | $83.73B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH)vs › | $81.44B | 26.94% | 28.99% | 29.44% | 28.08% |
| KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR)vs › | $80.93B | 9.71% | 10.34% | 8.56% | 12.63% |
Return Analysis
ROE
13.3%
ROA
1.1%
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
Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for BNY stock is 13.31%.
- Is Bank of New York Mellon Corp's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The return on equity (ROE) of 13.31% is 47% above its 5-year average of 9.08%, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.27%–13.31%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for BNY stock is 11.74%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for BNY stock is 9.46%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for BNY stock is 9.08%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for BNY stock is 9.37%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for BNY stock is 8.59%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for BNY stock is 8.71%.
BNY Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 12.52% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.96% |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.10% |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.27% |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.73% |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.90% |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.71% |
| 2018-12-31 | 10.50% |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.91% |
| 2016-12-31 | 9.14% |
| 2015-12-31 | 8.30% |
| 2014-12-31 | 6.86% |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.61% |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.69% |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.53% |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.78% |
| 2009-12-31 | -3.74% |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.06% |
| 2007-12-31 | 6.93% |
| 2006-12-31 | 24.91% |
| 2005-12-31 | 15.91% |
| 2004-12-31 | 15.50% |
| 2003-12-31 | 13.73% |
| 2002-12-31 | 13.49% |
| 2001-12-31 | 21.26% |
| 2000-12-31 | 23.23% |
| 1999-12-31 | 33.81% |
| 1998-12-31 | 21.88% |
| 1997-12-31 | 22.07% |
| 1996-12-31 | 19.89% |
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About Bank of New York Mellon Corp
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services. It operates through the following segments: Securities Services, Market and Wealth Services, Investment and Wealth Management, and Other. The Securities Services segment includes the Asset Servicing business, which provides global custody, fund accounting, integrated middle-office solutions, transfer agency and data, and analytics solutions. The Market and Wealth Services segment consists of the Pershing, Clearance and Collateral Management, and Treasury Services businesses. The Investment and Wealth Management segment is involved in services to institutional and retail investors, as well as investment management, wealth, and estate planning. The Other segment refers to the leasing portfolio, corporate treasury activities, derivatives, and other trading activity. The company was founded by Alexander Hamilton on June 9, 1784 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Investment - Banking & Investment Services
- CEO
- Robin Vince