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Return on Equity (ROE): 25.19%

Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?

The return on equity (ROE) of 25.19% is 45% below its 5-year average of 45.70%, near the low end of its 5-year range (18.84%–141.12%).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 6.36% below its 12-month average of 26.90%.

GSK Return on Equity (ROE)

GSK Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

34.96%

Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.

-78.77% 10Y
GSK Return on Equity (ROE)

GSK Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

GSK Return on Equity (ROE)

GSK Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

GSK Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)

25.19%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM

26.90%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y

55.97%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y

45.70%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y

-146.03%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y

56.11%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y

56.57%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-6.36%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-54.99%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-44.88%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+117.25%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-55.11%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-55.47%

GSK Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)

NAMEMARKET CAPRETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)TTM3Y5Y
GSK plc (GSK)$105.20B25.19%26.90%55.97%45.70%
Medtronic plc (MDT)vs ›$103.66B9.70%9.71%8.51%8.44%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs ›$117.46B36.25%-8.30%7.76%4.45%
McKesson Corporation (MCK)vs ›$89.39B-219.24%-189.06%-180.53%3473.86%
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)vs ›$86.89B-112.56%-171.53%-210.62%-155.29%
Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs ›$85.82B11.94%13.69%14.71%14.93%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs ›$124.70B22.41%8.96%15.60%19.47%
Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs ›$127.39B14.52%14.50%15.05%14.30%
CVS Health Corp. (CVS)vs ›$133.13B3.79%4.23%6.35%7.74%
Cigna Corporation (CI)vs ›$74.81B14.90%11.32%12.19%12.83%

Return Analysis

ROE

25.2%

ROA

7.2%

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 GSK plc (GSK)?
The return on equity (ROE) for GSK stock is 25.19%.
Is GSK plc's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 25.19% is 45% below its 5-year average of 45.70%, near the low end of its 5-year range (18.84%–141.12%).
What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for GSK plc (GSK)?
The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for GSK stock is 26.90%.
What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for GSK plc (GSK)?
The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for GSK stock is 55.97%.
What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for GSK plc (GSK)?
The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for GSK stock is 45.70%.
What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for GSK plc (GSK)?
The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for GSK stock is -146.03%.
What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for GSK plc (GSK)?
The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for GSK stock is 56.11%.
What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for GSK plc (GSK)?
The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for GSK stock is 56.57%.

GSK Return on Equity (ROE) History

DATERETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
2025-12-3134.96%
2024-12-3118.84%
2023-12-3128.96%
2022-12-31141.12%
2021-12-3121.50%
2020-12-3128.83%
2019-12-3130.74%
2018-12-3195.82%
2017-12-31-2252.94%
2016-12-3181.14%
2015-12-31164.69%
2014-12-3164.65%
2013-12-3177.69%
2012-12-3177.44%
2011-12-3165.50%
2010-12-3118.39%
2009-12-3155.28%
2008-12-3158.03%
2007-12-3154.35%
2006-12-3157.40%
2005-12-3164.12%
2004-12-3168.24%
2003-12-3158.08%
2002-12-3159.79%
2001-12-3141.15%
2000-12-3153.97%
1999-12-3157.64%
1998-12-3167.95%
1997-12-31100.38%
1996-12-31163.02%

About GSK plc

GSK plc, a global pharmaceutical entity founded in 1715 and headquartered in Brentford, United Kingdom, dedicates its efforts to the research, development, and manufacturing of a wide array of medical solutions. Until May 2022, the company was known as GlaxoSmithKline plc. Its primary objective is to prevent and treat illnesses by producing both vaccines and a comprehensive range of specialty and general medicines for markets across the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. The company's operations are organized into two key divisions: Commercial Operations and Total R&D. Its extensive vaccine portfolio includes immunizations against shingles, meningitis, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), seasonal and pandemic influenza, and polio. Beyond preventative care, GSK provides diverse therapeutic products covering critical areas such as HIV, oncology, respiratory and immunology conditions, and other specialized medical fields. This also encompasses inhaled treatments for chronic respiratory ailments like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), along with antibiotics for various infections. Innovation at GSK is frequently driven by strategic partnerships. Notable collaborations include an agreement with CureVac to advance mRNA-based influenza vaccines, and alliances with Wave Life Sciences and Elsie Biotechnologies focused on developing oligonucleotide platforms. Furthermore, GSK has established two distinct strategic collaborations with Relation to progress therapeutics for fibrotic diseases and osteoarthritis. The company is also engaged in a multi-target strategic alliance aimed at developing pioneering treatments for individuals suffering from Parkinson's disease, and a partnership with Flagship Pioneering to identify novel medicines and vaccines.

Brentford
68,629 employees
Healthcare / Drug Manufacturers - General
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
CEO
Luke Victor Miels