Visa Inc. (V) Return on Equity (ROE): 52.91%
Is Visa Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Visa Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 52.91% is 26% above its 5-year average of 42.13%, near the high end of its 5-year range (30.01%–52.91%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Visa Inc. (V) is 52.91% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 2.38% (51.68%).
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V Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
52.91%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
51.68%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
47.50%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
42.13%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
34.34%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
28.10%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
46.03%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.38%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+11.39%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+25.60%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+54.08%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+88.32%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+14.94%
V Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Inc. (V) | — | 52.91% | 51.68% | 47.50% | 42.13% |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $437.59B | 193.46% | 195.99% | 177.81% | 155.05% |
| American Express Company (AXP) | $217.24B | 32.36% | 32.91% | 31.52% | 29.34% |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) | $36.57B | 25.83% | 23.07% | 19.56% | 19.74% |
| Block, Inc. (SQ) | $51.73B | -0.01% | 6.80% | 2.63% | 3.93% |
| Discover Financial Services (DFS) | $50.34B | 25.30% | 22.47% | 29.21% | 25.38% |
Return Analysis
ROE
52.9%
ROA
20.1%
Visa 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
Visa Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for V stock is 52.91%.
- Is Visa Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Visa Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 52.91% is 26% above its 5-year average of 42.13%, near the high end of its 5-year range (30.01%–52.91%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for V stock is 51.68%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for V stock is 47.50%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for V stock is 42.13%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for V stock is 34.34%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for V stock is 28.10%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for V stock is 46.03%.
Visa Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 52.91% |
| 2024-09-30 | 50.45% |
| 2023-09-30 | 44.60% |
| 2022-09-30 | 42.04% |
| 2021-09-30 | 32.75% |
| 2020-09-30 | 30.01% |
| 2019-09-30 | 34.83% |
| 2018-09-30 | 30.29% |
| 2017-09-30 | 20.45% |
| 2016-09-30 | 18.20% |
| 2015-09-30 | 21.21% |
| 2014-09-30 | 19.84% |
| 2013-09-30 | 18.53% |
| 2012-09-30 | 7.76% |
| 2011-09-30 | 13.81% |
| 2010-09-30 | 11.86% |
| 2009-09-30 | 10.15% |
| 2008-09-30 | 3.61% |
| 2007-09-30 | 214.65% |
| 2006-09-30 | 77.99% |
| 2005-09-30 | 210.71% |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2003-09-30 | 201.14% |
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About Visa Inc.
Visa Inc. functions globally as a leading technology company dedicated to payments. Its primary role is to enable the secure and efficient digital transfer of funds among a wide array of participants, including individual consumers, retail businesses, banking institutions, corporations, strategic partners, and governmental bodies. At the heart of its operations is VisaNet, a highly sophisticated transaction processing network that handles the critical functions of authorizing, clearing, and settling all payment transactions. In addition to this core infrastructure, the company also provides a variety of card products, innovative digital platforms, and an extensive range of supplementary value-added services. These offerings are distributed under several widely recognized brands, including Visa, Visa Electron, Interlink, VPAY, and PLUS. Demonstrating its commitment to enhancing user experience, Visa Inc. has established a key strategic partnership with Ooredoo in Qatar, focused on improving payment solutions for Visa cardholders and Ooredoo customers within the country. The company was established in 1958 and its corporate headquarters are situated in San Francisco, California.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Ryan McInerney