FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) Return on Equity (ROE): 8.42%
Is FirstEnergy Corp.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
FirstEnergy Corp.'s return on equity (ROE) of 8.42% is 16% below its 5-year average of 10.04%, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.99%–14.91%).
As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 5.25% above its 12-month average of 8.00%.
FE Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
FE Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
FE Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
FE Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
8.42%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
8.00%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
7.64%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
10.04%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
-4.10%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
-1.15%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
2.26%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.25%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+10.25%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-16.15%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+305.23%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+832.17%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+273.12%
FE Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) | $27.20B | 8.42% | 8.00% | 7.64% | 10.04% |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) | $28.06B | 9.35% | 9.49% | 9.75% | 7.58% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) | $28.37B | 9.03% | 8.71% | 8.45% | 8.51% |
| CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) | $22.73B | 11.69% | 11.95% | 11.90% | 13.62% |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) | $18.88B | 11.06% | 10.45% | 10.55% | 10.73% |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $36.95B | 11.57% | 11.86% | 11.85% | 11.79% |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | $39.71B | 8.42% | 8.32% | 9.14% | 8.19% |
| Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PEG) | $39.72B | 13.08% | 11.71% | 11.88% | 9.15% |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $47.28B | 9.48% | 9.38% | 9.14% | 7.92% |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $49.45B | 8.78% | 9.23% | 9.73% | 9.88% |
Return Analysis
ROE
8.4%
ROA
1.9%
FirstEnergy Corp. 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
FirstEnergy Corp. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for FE stock is 8.42%.
- Is FirstEnergy Corp.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- FirstEnergy Corp.'s return on equity (ROE) of 8.42% is 16% below its 5-year average of 10.04%, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.99%–14.91%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for FE stock is 8.00%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for FE stock is 7.64%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for FE stock is 10.04%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for FE stock is -4.10%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for FE stock is -1.15%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for FE stock is 2.26%.
FirstEnergy Corp. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 8.15% |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.85% |
| 2023-12-31 | 10.56% |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.99% |
| 2021-12-31 | 14.79% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.91% |
| 2019-12-31 | 13.08% |
| 2018-12-31 | 19.78% |
| 2017-12-31 | -43.92% |
| 2016-12-31 | -98.97% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.65% |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.41% |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.09% |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.89% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.66% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.68% |
| 2009-12-31 | 11.76% |
| 2008-12-31 | 16.20% |
| 2007-12-31 | 14.58% |
| 2006-12-31 | 13.88% |
| 2005-12-31 | 9.37% |
| 2004-12-31 | 10.21% |
| 2003-12-31 | 5.09% |
| 2002-12-31 | 7.75% |
| 2001-12-31 | 8.74% |
| 2000-12-31 | 12.55% |
| 1999-12-31 | 12.13% |
| 1998-12-31 | 8.99% |
| 1997-12-31 | 7.15% |
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About FirstEnergy Corp.
FirstEnergy Corp. is an American utility company that, through its subsidiaries, provides comprehensive electricity services, encompassing generation, transmission, and distribution throughout the United States. Its operations are structured into Regulated Distribution and Regulated Transmission segments. The company leverages a diverse portfolio of power sources, operating facilities that produce electricity from coal, nuclear, hydroelectric, natural gas, wind, and solar technologies. Its vast infrastructure includes 24,074 circuit miles of overhead and underground transmission lines, complemented by an extensive electric distribution network featuring 273,295 miles of overhead pole lines and underground conduits for primary, secondary, and street lighting circuits. FirstEnergy serves approximately 6 million customers across six states: Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. The corporation was established in 1996 and is based in Akron, Ohio.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Electric
- CEO
- Brian X. Tierney