Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Berkshire Hathaway Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
9.3%
FY2025
5-year range
-4.8% / 20.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-31.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#234 of 390
Financials
What the data says
At 9.3%, Berkshire Hathaway's return on equity (roe) ranks #234 of 390 in the Financials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -4.8% in FY2022 to 20.6% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
9.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.3%.
Declined from 17.1% to 9.3% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +14.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- -0.3pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#234 of 390 in FinancialsTop 60% of 390This company 9.3% Sector average 17.6%
▼
-46.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 31.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 8.2pp below the Financials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 (multiple financial health concerns)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 9.3% | -31.9% |
| FY2024 | 13.7% | -20.1% |
| FY2023 | 17.1% | +456.3% |
| FY2022 | -4.8% | -123.4% |
| FY2021 | 20.6% | +114.7% |
| FY2020 | 9.6% | -50.0% |
| FY2019 | 19.2% | +1567.0% |
| FY2018 | 1.1% | -91.1% |
| FY2017 | 12.9% | +51.2% |
| FY2016 | 8.5% | -9.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026