Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Altria Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2020 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
245.3%
FY2020
5-year range
-
FY2016-FY2020
Trend
+49.3%
vs FY2019
Sector context
#3 of 81
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Among 81 Consumer Staples companies, Altria is in the top 4% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 34.1% in FY2017 to 245.3% in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
245.3% in FY2020 with a 3-year CAGR of +211.2%. Ranks 3rd among 81 companies in Consumer Staples.
Improved from 47.1% to 245.3% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +211.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- -
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+288.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Altria's return on equity (roe) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2020, return on equity (roe) increased 49.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 182.1pp above the Consumer Staples sector average.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 37.9%
- 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 | - | - |
| FY2024 | - | - |
| FY2023 | - | - |
| FY2022 | - | - |
| FY2021 | - | - |
| FY2020 | 245.3% | +49.3% |
| FY2019 | 164.3% | +248.9% |
| FY2018 | 47.1% | +38.2% |
| FY2017 | 34.1% | -14.2% |
| FY2016 | 39.7% | -78.2% |
As of FY2020 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026