HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) Return on Equity (ROE): -112.56%
Is HCA Healthcare, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of -112.56% is 28% above its 5-year average of -155.29%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-745.55%–656.29%).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 34.38% above its 12-month average of -171.53%.
HCA Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
HCA Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
HCA Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
HCA Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
-112.56%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
-171.53%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
-210.62%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
-155.29%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
-112.11%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
-88.79%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
-53.00%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+34.38%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+46.56%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+27.52%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-0.40%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-26.77%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-112.37%
HCA Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) | $88.05B | -112.56% | -171.53% | -210.62% | -155.29% |
| Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs › | $86.74B | 11.94% | 13.69% | 14.71% | 14.93% |
| Cigna Corporation (CI)vs › | $77.02B | 14.90% | 11.32% | 12.19% | 12.83% |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $104.05B | 9.80% | 4.86% | 6.08% | 6.82% |
| Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)vs › | $69.74B | 13.74% | 10.21% | 8.16% | 6.40% |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs › | $62.78B | 14.08% | 14.72% | 15.95% | 23.11% |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $113.82B | 22.41% | 8.96% | 15.60% | 19.47% |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $114.38B | 36.25% | -8.30% | 7.76% | 4.45% |
| Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs › | $119.06B | 14.52% | 14.50% | 15.05% | 14.30% |
| Cencora, Inc. (COR)vs › | $54.76B | 75.01% | 168.34% | -32.99% | 148.52% |
Return Analysis
ROE
-112.6%
ROA
11.1%
HCA Healthcare, Inc. 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
HCA Healthcare, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for HCA stock is -112.56%.
- Is HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of -112.56% is 28% above its 5-year average of -155.29%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-745.55%–656.29%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for HCA stock is -171.53%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for HCA stock is -210.62%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for HCA stock is -155.29%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for HCA stock is -112.11%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for HCA stock is -88.79%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for HCA stock is -53.00%.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -112.56% |
| 2024-12-31 | -230.49% |
| 2023-12-31 | -295.49% |
| 2022-12-31 | -203.94% |
| 2021-12-31 | -745.55% |
| 2020-12-31 | 656.29% |
| 2019-12-31 | -124.82% |
| 2018-12-31 | -76.51% |
| 2017-12-31 | -32.56% |
| 2016-12-31 | -39.58% |
| 2015-12-31 | -28.02% |
| 2014-12-31 | -23.75% |
| 2013-12-31 | -18.81% |
| 2012-12-31 | -16.61% |
| 2011-12-31 | -29.85% |
| 2010-12-31 | -10.12% |
| 2009-12-31 | -11.73% |
| 2008-12-31 | -6.56% |
| 2007-12-31 | -8.29% |
| 2006-12-31 | -9.11% |
| 2005-12-31 | 29.28% |
| 2004-12-31 | 28.27% |
| 2003-12-31 | 21.45% |
| 2002-12-31 | 14.61% |
| 2001-12-31 | 18.61% |
| 2000-12-31 | 6.63% |
| 1999-12-31 | 13.17% |
| 1998-12-31 | 6.21% |
| 1997-12-31 | -4.21% |
| 1996-12-31 | 17.48% |
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About HCA Healthcare, Inc.
HCA Healthcare, Inc., operating through its subsidiaries, delivers a comprehensive array of healthcare services throughout the United States. The organization manages a network of general and acute care hospitals that provide a full spectrum of medical and surgical care, encompassing inpatient services, intensive care, cardiac treatment, diagnostic procedures, and emergency services. These hospitals additionally offer a broad range of outpatient care, such as ambulatory surgery, laboratory testing, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. Beyond its hospital infrastructure, HCA Healthcare operates numerous specialized outpatient facilities. These include standalone ambulatory surgery centers, dedicated emergency care facilities, urgent care clinics, walk-in clinics, advanced diagnostic and imaging centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology treatment facilities, physician practices, and various other healthcare sites. Furthermore, the company oversees psychiatric hospitals, which offer diverse therapeutic programs. These services cater to child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric care, alongside adolescent and adult alcohol and drug abuse treatment and counseling. As of December 31, 2021, HCA Healthcare's extensive portfolio included 182 hospitals, specifically 175 general and acute care hospitals, five psychiatric hospitals, and two rehabilitation hospitals. Its network also featured 125 freestanding surgery centers and 21 freestanding endoscopy centers, all distributed across 20 states and England. Founded in 1968 and formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc., the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Care Facilities
- CEO
- Samuel N. Hazen