Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
American Tower Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
72.0%
FY2025
5-year range
30.4% / 72.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+6.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 139
Real Estate
What the data says
Among 139 Real Estate companies, American Tower is in the top 1% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 30.4% in FY2022 to 72.0% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
72.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +30.7%. Ranks 2nd among 139 companies in Real Estate.
Improved from 61.2% to 72.0% over the past 2 years.
Real Estate sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +41.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- +30.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 1% in Real EstateTop 1% of 139This company 72.0% Sector average 7.0%
▼
+924.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- American Tower's return on equity (roe) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 6.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 64.9pp above the Real Estate sector average.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.32 (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 | 72.0% | +6.7% |
| FY2024 | 67.4% | +10.2% |
| FY2023 | 61.2% | +100.9% |
| FY2022 | 30.4% | -39.7% |
| FY2021 | 50.5% | +22.3% |
| FY2020 | 41.3% | +10.6% |
| FY2019 | 37.3% | +78.1% |
| FY2018 | 21.0% | +15.5% |
| FY2017 | 18.1% | +345.7% |
| FY2016 | 4.1% | -60.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026