Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
AES Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
22.4%
FY2025
5-year range
-22.4% / 46.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-51.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#6 of 68
Utilities
What the data says
Among 68 Utilities companies, AES Corporation is in the top 9% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -47.1% in FY2017 to 46.1% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
22.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -23.3%. Top quartile in the Utilities sector.
Improved from -16.4% to 22.4% over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +44.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- -23.3pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 9% in UtilitiesTop 9% of 68This company 22.4% Sector average 3.5%
▼
+532.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 51.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 18.9pp above the Utilities sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.25 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 22.4% | -51.4% |
| FY2024 | 46.1% | +380.3% |
| FY2023 | -16.4% | +26.6% |
| FY2022 | -22.4% | -53.2% |
| FY2021 | -14.6% | -132.0% |
| FY2020 | 45.7% | +217.9% |
| FY2019 | -38.8% | -10.0% |
| FY2018 | -35.2% | +25.2% |
| FY2017 | -47.1% | -16.5% |
| FY2016 | -40.4% | -516.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026