Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Automatic Data Processing Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
65.9%
FY2025
5-year range
39.9% / 82.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-20.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#10 of 332
Industrials
What the data says
Among 332 Industrials companies, Automatic Data Processing is in the top 3% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 33.3% in FY2016 to 82.5% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
65.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +31.0%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from 80.6% to 65.9% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +22.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +31.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+578.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 20.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 56.2pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.87 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 65.9% | -20.1% |
| FY2024 | 82.5% | +2.4% |
| FY2023 | 80.6% | +85.2% |
| FY2022 | 43.5% | +9.1% |
| FY2021 | 39.9% | +14.2% |
| FY2020 | 34.9% | -17.8% |
| FY2019 | 42.5% | +6.7% |
| FY2018 | 39.8% | -11.5% |
| FY2017 | 45.0% | +35.0% |
| FY2016 | 33.3% | +13.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026