Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
AWARE INC /MA/ Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2011-FY2017 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
1.7%
FY2017
5-year range
1.7% / 8.8%
FY2013-FY2017
Trend
-76.3%
vs FY2016
Sector context
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What the data says
Return on Equity (ROE) has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 8.8% in FY2014 to 1.7% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
1.7% in FY2017 with a 5-year CAGR of -86.6%.
Declined from 8.2% to 1.7% over the past 2 years.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -7.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- -86.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- AWARE INC /MA/'s return on equity (roe) has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2017, return on equity (roe) decreased 76.3% year-over-year.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2012.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 5.87 (safe zone, above 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | 1.7% | -76.3% |
| FY2016 | 7.0% | -15.3% |
| FY2015 | 8.2% | -6.2% |
| FY2014 | 8.8% | +186.9% |
| FY2013 | 3.0% | -96.5% |
| FY2012 | 88.3% | +1778.5% |
| FY2011 | 4.7% | - |
As of FY2017 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 21, 2026