Welltower Inc. (WELL) Return on Equity (ROE): 3.21%
Is Welltower Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Welltower Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 3.21% is 26% above its 5-year average of 2.55%, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.70%–6.13%).
As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 23.46% above its 12-month average of 2.60%.
WELL Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
WELL Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
WELL Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
WELL Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
3.21%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
2.60%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
1.81%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
2.55%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
4.15%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
3.72%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
4.30%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+23.46%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+77.35%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+26.05%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-22.68%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-13.77%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-25.35%
WELL Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welltower Inc. (WELL) | $149.77B | 3.21% | 2.60% | 1.81% | 2.55% |
| Prologis, Inc. (PLD) | $136.28B | 6.95% | 6.67% | 6.35% | 6.47% |
| Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) | $103.00B | 9.95% | 7.78% | 7.36% | 6.25% |
| American Tower Corporation (AMT) | $87.87B | 78.79% | 67.97% | 50.74% | 49.13% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) | $69.34B | 96.34% | 84.60% | 78.22% | 69.40% |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) | $63.56B | 5.90% | 4.26% | 3.91% | 4.52% |
| Realty Income Corporation (O) | $58.04B | 2.86% | 2.45% | 2.65% | 2.60% |
| Public Storage (PSA) | $56.58B | 20.63% | 20.31% | 26.31% | 23.67% |
| Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) | $40.04B | -27.16% | 1453.72% | 738.37% | 496.32% |
| VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) | $30.59B | 11.01% | 10.04% | 8.78% | 8.83% |
Return Analysis
ROE
3.2%
ROA
2.1%
Welltower 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
Welltower Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Welltower Inc. (WELL)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for WELL stock is 3.21%.
- Is Welltower Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Welltower Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 3.21% is 26% above its 5-year average of 2.55%, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.70%–6.13%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Welltower Inc. (WELL)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for WELL stock is 2.60%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Welltower Inc. (WELL)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for WELL stock is 1.81%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Welltower Inc. (WELL)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for WELL stock is 2.55%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Welltower Inc. (WELL)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for WELL stock is 4.15%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Welltower Inc. (WELL)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for WELL stock is 3.72%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Welltower Inc. (WELL)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for WELL stock is 4.30%.
Welltower Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2.22% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.98% |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.34% |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.70% |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.91% |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.13% |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.93% |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.50% |
| 2017-12-31 | 3.62% |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.28% |
| 2015-12-31 | 6.06% |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.89% |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.27% |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.89% |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.05% |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.79% |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.09% |
| 2008-12-31 | 8.82% |
| 2007-12-31 | 5.75% |
| 2006-12-31 | 5.19% |
| 2005-12-31 | 5.89% |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.39% |
| 2003-12-31 | 7.20% |
| 2002-12-31 | 7.54% |
| 2001-12-31 | 7.99% |
| 2000-12-31 | 9.74% |
| 1999-12-31 | 10.69% |
| 1998-12-31 | 9.83% |
| 1997-12-31 | 9.90% |
| 1996-12-31 | 9.42% |
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About Welltower Inc.
Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL), an S&P 500 company based in Toledo, Ohio, is a leader in reshaping healthcare infrastructure. This Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) strategically collaborates with premier operators in seniors housing, post-acute care, and health systems. Their core mission is to finance the vital property assets required to expand innovative care delivery models, thereby enhancing overall public wellness and healthcare experiences. Welltower's portfolio encompasses a variety of properties, including seniors housing, post-acute communities, and outpatient medical facilities, all situated primarily within key, rapidly growing markets across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Healthcare Facilities
- CEO
- Shankh S. Mitra