Fortive Corporation (FTV) Return on Equity (ROE): 8.94%
Is Fortive Corporation’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Fortive Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 8.94% is in line with its 5-year average of 9.62%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.40%–18.00%).
As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 4.26% above its 12-month average of 8.57%.
FTV Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
FTV Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
FTV Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
FTV Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
8.94%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
8.57%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
8.34%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
9.62%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
17.15%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
15.84%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
15.84%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+4.26%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+7.26%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-7.10%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-47.86%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-43.55%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-43.55%
FTV Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $18.33B | 8.94% | 8.57% | 8.34% | 9.62% |
| Lennox International Inc. (LII) | $17.82B | 64.51% | 81.25% | 31.15% | -355.26% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $15.44B | 7.07% | 9.55% | 10.82% | 15.42% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS) | $13.48B | 13.76% | 7.70% | 11.34% | 12.89% |
| CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH) | $13.14B | 4.97% | 11.45% | 20.13% | 15.98% |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) | $13.00B | 4.13% | 4.44% | 1.54% | 3.56% |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.93B | 17.62% | 17.23% | 17.89% | 18.57% |
| Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) | $25.20B | 23.97% | 23.43% | 24.09% | 21.88% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $10.74B | 26.36% | 29.62% | 19.91% | 14.21% |
| Xylem Inc. (XYL) | $26.17B | 8.87% | 8.35% | 8.21% | 9.11% |
Return Analysis
ROE
8.9%
ROA
4.7%
Fortive Corporation 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
Fortive Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Fortive Corporation (FTV)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for FTV stock is 8.94%.
- Is Fortive Corporation's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Fortive Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 8.94% is in line with its 5-year average of 9.62%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.40%–18.00%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Fortive Corporation (FTV)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for FTV stock is 8.57%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Fortive Corporation (FTV)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for FTV stock is 8.34%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Fortive Corporation (FTV)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for FTV stock is 9.62%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Fortive Corporation (FTV)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for FTV stock is 17.15%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Fortive Corporation (FTV)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for FTV stock is 15.84%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Fortive Corporation (FTV)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for FTV stock is 15.84%.
Fortive Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 8.98% |
| 2024-12-31 | 8.17% |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.39% |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.80% |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.40% |
| 2020-12-31 | 18.00% |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.00% |
| 2018-12-31 | 44.18% |
| 2017-12-31 | 27.56% |
| 2016-12-31 | 32.45% |
| 2015-12-31 | 16.68% |
| 2014-12-31 | 16.89% |
| 2013-12-31 | 16.22% |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.00% |
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About Fortive Corporation
Fortive Corporation is a global industrial technology company that specializes in the conception, development, manufacturing, marketing, and servicing of sophisticated professional and engineered products, as well as software platforms and associated services. Its Intelligent Operating Solutions division aims to boost efficiency and safety in operations. This segment delivers a variety of offerings, including advanced tools for ensuring equipment reliability, comprehensive enterprise software for managing environmental, health, safety, and quality (EHSQ) compliance, and specialized software for the entire lifecycle of facilities and assets. It also provides solutions for pre-construction planning and procurement, robust professional testing instruments, precise calibration tools for electrical, pressure, and temperature measurements, and portable devices for gas detection. These products and services cater to diverse industries such as manufacturing, process industries, healthcare, utilities and power generation, communications, and electronics. Key brands within this segment include ACCRUENT, FLUKE, GORDIAN, INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC, INTELEX, PRUFTECHNIK, and SERVICECHANNEL. The company's Precision Technologies segment focuses on delivering critical measurement and control solutions. Its portfolio encompasses electrical testing and measurement instruments and related services, high-performance energetic material devices, and advanced sensor and control system solutions. These technologies are crucial for demanding sectors like power and energy management, medical equipment manufacturing, food and beverage production, aerospace and defense, off-highway vehicles, electronics, semiconductor fabrication, and various other industrial applications. This segment markets its offerings under brands such as ANDERSON-NEGELE, GEMS, SETRA, HENGSTLER-DYNAPAR, QUALITROL, PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC, KEITHLEY, and TEKTRONIX. Fortive's Advanced Healthcare Solutions division provides a comprehensive suite of hardware, software, and services specifically designed for the healthcare sector. This includes solutions for reprocessing and tracking medical instruments and devices, specialized biomedical testing tools, systems for radiation safety monitoring, and asset management services. Additionally, it offers subscription-based surgical inventory management platforms that optimize inventory and ensure regulatory adherence, alongside expert technical, analytical, and compliance services focused on determining radiation exposure. Brands in this segment include ASP, CENSIS, CENSITRAC, EVOTECH, FLUKE BIOMEDICAL, INVETECH, LANDAUER, RAYSAFE, and STERRAD. Established in 2015, Fortive Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Everett, Washington.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Olumide O. Soroye