United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Return on Equity (ROE): 23.09%
Is United Airlines Holdings, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 23.09% is 292% above its 5-year average of -12.02%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-118.61%–28.08%).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 1.28% below its 12-month average of 23.39%.
UAL Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
UAL Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
UAL Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
UAL Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
23.09%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
23.39%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
21.39%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
-12.02%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
9.79%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
21.72%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
32.22%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.28%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+7.96%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+292.12%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+135.96%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+6.29%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-28.34%
UAL Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) | $38.94B | 23.09% | 23.39% | 21.39% | -12.02% |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME)vs › | $37.51B | 34.52% | 34.42% | 28.77% | 23.09% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)vs › | $36.15B | 40.78% | 42.31% | 43.59% | 41.84% |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)vs › | $35.72B | 5.84% | 10.03% | 10.64% | 6.11% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)vs › | $45.62B | 10.85% | 10.48% | 8.75% | 7.43% |
| Dover Corporation (DOV)vs › | $29.88B | 14.71% | 26.78% | 24.78% | 24.35% |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)vs › | $49.07B | 22.89% | 25.84% | 29.63% | 27.81% |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vs › | $28.17B | 19.42% | 17.82% | 16.43% | 15.23% |
| Copart, Inc. (CPRT)vs › | $28.05B | 17.70% | 17.51% | 19.81% | 22.32% |
| ATI Inc. (ATI)vs › | $26.78B | 24.03% | 21.14% | 25.79% | -28.62% |
Return Analysis
ROE
23.1%
ROA
4.5%
United Airlines Holdings, 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
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for UAL stock is 23.09%.
- Is United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 23.09% is 292% above its 5-year average of -12.02%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-118.61%–28.08%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for UAL stock is 23.39%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for UAL stock is 21.39%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for UAL stock is -12.02%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for UAL stock is 9.79%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for UAL stock is 21.72%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for UAL stock is 32.22%.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 21.94% |
| 2024-12-31 | 24.84% |
| 2023-12-31 | 28.08% |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.69% |
| 2021-12-31 | -39.05% |
| 2020-12-31 | -118.61% |
| 2019-12-31 | 26.09% |
| 2018-12-31 | 21.13% |
| 2017-12-31 | 24.54% |
| 2016-12-31 | 26.13% |
| 2015-12-31 | 81.86% |
| 2014-12-31 | 47.25% |
| 2013-12-31 | 19.14% |
| 2012-12-31 | -150.31% |
| 2011-12-31 | 46.51% |
| 2010-12-31 | 14.65% |
| 2009-12-31 | 23.16% |
| 2008-12-31 | 216.96% |
| 2007-12-31 | 16.67% |
| 2006-12-31 | 1064.99% |
| 2005-12-31 | 82.85% |
| 2004-12-31 | 22.41% |
| 2003-12-31 | 47.46% |
| 2002-12-31 | 129.36% |
| 2001-12-31 | -70.72% |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.96% |
| 1999-12-31 | 23.98% |
| 1998-12-31 | 25.02% |
| 1997-12-31 | 40.61% |
| 1996-12-31 | 53.57% |
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About United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, delivers air travel solutions on a global scale. Its vast network extends across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, facilitating the movement of both passengers and freight. The company operates these services using a combination of its primary and regional aircraft fleets. Beyond its core transportation offerings, United also provides specialized support to external clients, encompassing catering, ground handling, aviation training, and aircraft maintenance. Established in 1968, the enterprise has its principal offices in Chicago, Illinois. Notably, it adopted its current name, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., in June 2019, having previously operated as United Continental Holdings, Inc.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines, Airports & Air Services
- CEO
- J. Scott Kirby