Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
A. O. Smith Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
29.4%
FY2025
5-year range
13.5% / 30.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+3.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#41 of 332
Industrials
What the data says
A. O. Smith's return on equity (roe) of 29.4% is higher than 88% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 13.5% in FY2022 to 30.2% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
29.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.7%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from 30.2% to 29.4% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +15.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- +2.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+202.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 3.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 19.7pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.71 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 29.4% | +3.8% |
| FY2024 | 28.3% | -6.1% |
| FY2023 | 30.2% | +123.7% |
| FY2022 | 13.5% | -32.6% |
| FY2021 | 20.0% | -24.9% |
| FY2020 | 26.7% | +54.3% |
| FY2019 | 17.3% | -13.0% |
| FY2018 | 19.9% | +6.3% |
| FY2017 | 18.7% | -13.6% |
| FY2016 | 21.6% | +75.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026