Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) Return on Assets (ROA): 5.81%
Is Emerson Electric Co.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Emerson Electric Co.'s return on assets (ROA) of 5.81% is 49% below its 5-year average of 11.30%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.45%–30.92%).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 17.26% above its 12-month average of 4.96%.
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EMR Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
5.81%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
4.96%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
12.47%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
11.30%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
10.67%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
8.77%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
9.04%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+17.26%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-53.42%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-48.58%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-45.56%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-33.77%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-35.71%
EMR Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) | $84.33B | 5.81% | 4.96% | 12.47% | 11.30% |
| 3M Company (MMM)vs › | $84.86B | 7.86% | 9.54% | 4.42% | 6.96% |
| CSX Corporation (CSX)vs › | $87.15B | 6.90% | 7.36% | 8.31% | 8.25% |
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)vs › | $88.41B | 6.74% | 7.27% | 6.48% | 6.26% |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs › | $88.57B | 9.21% | 6.33% | 5.17% | 4.36% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs › | $76.44B | 19.27% | 21.07% | 20.22% | 18.52% |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)vs › | $93.99B | 7.31% | 7.94% | 10.39% | 10.38% |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI)vs › | $97.27B | 7.76% | 10.43% | 7.57% | 7.86% |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs › | $70.71B | 18.93% | 17.52% | 16.24% | 14.82% |
| General Dynamics Corporation (GD)vs › | $98.47B | 7.35% | 7.06% | 6.69% | 6.57% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
5.8%
ROE
12.0%
Emerson Electric Co. 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
Emerson Electric Co. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for EMR stock is 5.81%.
- Is Emerson Electric Co.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Emerson Electric Co.'s return on assets (ROA) of 5.81% is 49% below its 5-year average of 11.30%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.45%–30.92%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for EMR stock is 4.96%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for EMR stock is 12.47%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for EMR stock is 11.30%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for EMR stock is 10.67%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for EMR stock is 8.77%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for EMR stock is 9.04%.
Emerson Electric Co. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 5.46% |
| 2024-09-30 | 4.45% |
| 2023-09-30 | 30.92% |
| 2022-09-30 | 9.06% |
| 2021-09-30 | 9.32% |
| 2020-09-30 | 8.59% |
| 2019-09-30 | 11.25% |
| 2018-09-30 | 10.80% |
| 2017-09-30 | 7.75% |
| 2016-09-30 | 7.52% |
| 2015-09-30 | 12.27% |
| 2014-09-30 | 8.88% |
| 2013-09-30 | 8.11% |
| 2012-09-30 | 8.26% |
| 2011-09-30 | 10.39% |
| 2010-09-30 | 9.47% |
| 2009-09-30 | 8.72% |
| 2008-09-30 | 11.46% |
| 2007-09-30 | 10.85% |
| 2006-09-30 | 9.88% |
| 2005-09-30 | 8.25% |
| 2004-09-30 | 7.68% |
| 2003-09-30 | 7.17% |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.84% |
| 2001-09-30 | 6.86% |
| 2000-09-30 | 9.38% |
| 1999-09-30 | 9.64% |
| 1998-09-30 | 9.70% |
| 1997-09-30 | 9.79% |
| 1996-09-30 | 9.72% |
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About Emerson Electric Co.
Emerson Electric Co. is an international technology and engineering firm that delivers diverse solutions to industrial, commercial, and residential clients across the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Automation Solutions, and Commercial & Residential Solutions. Through its Automation Solutions division, Emerson provides a range of products including advanced measurement and analytical instruments, industrial valves, and sophisticated process control software and systems. This segment caters to a broad spectrum of industries such as oil and gas, refining, chemical processing, power generation, life sciences, food and beverage, automotive manufacturing, pulp and paper production, metals and mining, and municipal water utilities. The Commercial & Residential Solutions segment focuses on climate control and other essential home and business applications. It supplies residential and commercial heating and air conditioning (HVAC) products, encompassing various compressors (reciprocating and scroll), system protectors, precise flow control devices, and a variety of thermostats (standard, programmable, and Wi-Fi enabled). The segment also delivers monitoring equipment and electronic control units for both gas and electric heating setups, specialized gas valves for furnaces and water heaters, furnace ignition systems, and an array of sensors and thermistors for home appliances, alongside general temperature sensors and controls. Furthermore, this division supplies reciprocating, scroll, and screw compressors, along with precision flow control mechanisms, comprehensive system diagnostics, and advanced environmental control systems. Beyond hardware, it extends its portfolio to include technologies for air conditioning, refrigeration, and lighting management. Complementing these offerings are services like facility design and product lifecycle management, site commissioning, ongoing facility monitoring, and energy modeling. The segment also manufactures tools for both professional tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts, and offers a suite of appliance solutions. Established in 1890, Emerson Electric Co. maintains its corporate headquarters in Saint Louis, Missouri.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Surendralal Lanca Karsanbhai