Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) Return on Equity (ROE): 97.06%
Is Illinois Tool Works Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 97.06% is in line with its 5-year average of 89.55%, near the high end of its 5-year range (66.30%–105.19%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is 97.06% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 3.07% (100.13%).
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ITW Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
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ITW Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
97.06%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
100.13%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
99.17%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
89.55%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
74.58%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
59.06%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
49.26%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.07%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.13%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+8.39%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+30.15%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+64.33%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+97.04%
ITW Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) | $72.19B | 97.06% | 100.13% | 99.17% | 89.55% |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) | $76.94B | 12.04% | 10.21% | 28.87% | 27.03% |
| 3M Company (MMM) | $81.79B | 85.41% | 88.87% | 17.87% | 25.53% |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $62.17B | -8.06% | -30.62% | -28.59% | -16.36% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) | $60.53B | 43.47% | 36.20% | 30.58% | 26.94% |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR) | $60.21B | 12.53% | 18.05% | 21.98% | 19.42% |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) | $85.03B | 26.12% | 18.02% | 14.16% | 11.60% |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI) | $87.60B | 21.64% | 30.72% | 23.43% | 23.51% |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) | $87.79B | 33.30% | 34.47% | 41.51% | 76.82% |
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | $52.90B | 32.58% | 31.87% | 33.14% | 32.40% |
Return Analysis
ROE
97.1%
ROA
19.3%
Illinois Tool Works 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
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for ITW stock is 97.06%.
- Is Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 97.06% is in line with its 5-year average of 89.55%, near the high end of its 5-year range (66.30%–105.19%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for ITW stock is 100.13%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for ITW stock is 99.17%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for ITW stock is 89.55%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for ITW stock is 74.58%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for ITW stock is 59.06%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for ITW stock is 49.26%.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 95.07% |
| 2024-12-31 | 105.19% |
| 2023-12-31 | 98.17% |
| 2022-12-31 | 98.25% |
| 2021-12-31 | 74.32% |
| 2020-12-31 | 66.30% |
| 2019-12-31 | 83.31% |
| 2018-12-31 | 78.76% |
| 2017-12-31 | 36.79% |
| 2016-12-31 | 47.84% |
| 2015-12-31 | 36.35% |
| 2014-12-31 | 43.20% |
| 2013-12-31 | 17.30% |
| 2012-12-31 | 27.18% |
| 2011-12-31 | 20.68% |
| 2010-12-31 | 16.30% |
| 2009-12-31 | 10.75% |
| 2008-12-31 | 19.82% |
| 2007-12-31 | 20.00% |
| 2006-12-31 | 19.05% |
| 2005-12-31 | 19.81% |
| 2004-12-31 | 17.55% |
| 2003-12-31 | 13.00% |
| 2002-12-31 | 10.72% |
| 2001-12-31 | 13.34% |
| 2000-12-31 | 17.74% |
| 1999-12-31 | 17.47% |
| 1998-12-31 | 20.16% |
| 1997-12-31 | 20.92% |
| 1996-12-31 | 20.30% |
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About Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a global enterprise specializing in the production and distribution of a wide array of industrial goods and specialized equipment. The company operates through seven distinct divisions: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Welding; Polymers & Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products. The Automotive OEM division supplies plastic and metal components, various fastening solutions, and integrated assemblies for automobiles, light-duty trucks, and other industrial applications. Its Food Equipment segment delivers commercial kitchen appliances for washing, refrigeration, cooking, and food processing, alongside comprehensive kitchen exhaust, ventilation, and pollution control systems, and offers related maintenance and repair services. The Test & Measurement and Electronics unit manufactures and sells machinery, expendable supplies, and accompanying software designed for assessing materials and structural integrity, in addition to equipment and consumables critical for the creation of electronic subassemblies and microelectronic components. The Welding division focuses on arc welding apparatus, coupled with metal arc welding consumables and associated accessories. The Polymers & Fluids segment produces adhesives, sealing compounds, lubrication and cutting fluids, and various fluids and polymers intended for automotive aftermarket upkeep and cosmetic purposes. The Construction Products segment provides purpose-engineered fastening systems and comprehensive solutions for new housing, renovation projects, and commercial building industries. Lastly, the Specialty Products segment delivers machinery and supplies for beverage packaging, equipment and expendables for product identification and marking, and specialized components and fasteners for appliances. ITW's broad clientele encompasses sectors such as automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their suppliers, the commercial food service industry, construction companies, general industrial enterprises, and the automotive aftermarket. The corporation distributes its offerings directly to industrial manufacturers and via an extensive network of independent distributors. Established in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Christopher A. O'Herlihy