Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) Return on Assets (ROA): 7.25%
Is Eaton Corporation plc’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Eaton Corporation plc's return on assets (ROA) of 7.25% is in line with its 5-year average of 7.66%, around the middle of its 5-year range (4.43%–9.91%).
As of Monday, June 15, 2026. 26.77% below its 12-month average of 9.90%.
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ETN Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
7.25%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
9.90%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
8.80%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
7.66%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
7.40%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
6.77%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
6.70%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-26.77%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-17.61%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-5.29%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-2.06%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+7.11%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+8.29%
ETN Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $158.06B | 7.25% | 9.90% | 8.80% | 7.66% |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)vs › | $158.71B | 10.36% | 10.10% | 10.10% | 9.87% |
| Deere & Company (DE)vs › | $155.34B | 4.47% | 4.74% | 7.04% | 7.23% |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON)vs › | $144.10B | 5.54% | 6.98% | 7.78% | 7.86% |
| The Boeing Company (BA)vs › | $180.48B | 1.38% | -3.11% | -2.86% | -3.72% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)vs › | $122.28B | 8.09% | 8.98% | 10.50% | 11.31% |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)vs › | $115.86B | 11.34% | 10.84% | 8.43% | 8.06% |
| General Dynamics Corporation (GD)vs › | $97.23B | 7.35% | 7.06% | 6.69% | 6.57% |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI)vs › | $93.79B | 7.76% | 10.43% | 7.57% | 7.86% |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)vs › | $92.57B | 7.31% | 7.94% | 10.39% | 10.38% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
7.3%
ROE
20.2%
Eaton Corporation plc 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
Eaton Corporation plc Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for ETN stock is 7.25%.
- Is Eaton Corporation plc's return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Eaton Corporation plc's return on assets (ROA) of 7.25% is in line with its 5-year average of 7.66%, around the middle of its 5-year range (4.43%–9.91%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for ETN stock is 9.90%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for ETN stock is 8.80%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for ETN stock is 7.66%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for ETN stock is 7.40%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for ETN stock is 6.77%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for ETN stock is 6.70%.
Eaton Corporation plc Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 9.91% |
| 2024-12-31 | 9.89% |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.37% |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.03% |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.30% |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.43% |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.74% |
| 2018-12-31 | 6.90% |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.16% |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.32% |
| 2015-12-31 | 6.38% |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.35% |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.24% |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.35% |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.55% |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.38% |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.35% |
| 2008-12-31 | 6.35% |
| 2007-12-31 | 7.40% |
| 2006-12-31 | 8.32% |
| 2005-12-31 | 7.88% |
| 2004-12-31 | 7.14% |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.69% |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.94% |
| 2001-12-31 | 2.21% |
| 2000-12-31 | 5.54% |
| 1999-12-31 | 7.31% |
| 1998-12-31 | 6.16% |
| 1997-12-31 | 7.50% |
| 1996-12-31 | 6.58% |
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About Eaton Corporation plc
Eaton Corporation plc, established in 1911 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, functions as an international enterprise specializing in power management solutions. The company's Electrical Americas and Global division supplies a comprehensive array of electrical and industrial components. This encompasses power distribution and assembly systems, residential products, advanced power quality and connectivity devices, wiring components, and circuit protection. Additionally, it offers utility power distribution equipment, power reliability services, and specialized equipment for demanding environments, including hazardous duty electrical gear, emergency lighting, fire detection systems, explosion-proof instrumentation, and structural support systems. Through its Aerospace segment, Eaton provides crucial systems and parts for both commercial and military aircraft manufacturers, associated aftermarket services, and various industrial applications. Its offerings include hydraulic and electro-hydraulic components (such as pumps, motors, power units, hoses, and fittings), flight control systems (like valves, actuators, sensors, flap and slat systems, and nose wheel steering), fluid conveyance products (hoses, tubing, fittings, and sealing/ducting products), fuel management solutions (air-to-air refueling, pumps, and inerting products), oxygen generation systems, thermal management products, and wiring connectors and cables. This segment also produces filters, strainers, cartridges, and golf grips. The Vehicle segment caters to the automotive industry with essential powertrain and engine components. These include transmissions, clutches, hybrid power systems, superchargers, engine valves and valve actuation systems, locking and limited-slip differentials, transmission controls, and fuel vapor components. Lastly, the eMobility segment is dedicated to advanced electrification solutions for vehicles. Its product range features voltage inverters and converters, onboard chargers, fuses, circuit protection units, vehicle control systems, power distribution systems, fuel tank isolation valves, and hybrid systems for commercial vehicles.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Paulo Ruiz Sternadt