Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
BIO KEY INTERNATIONAL INC Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2013-FY2017 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
-31.1%
FY2017
5-year range
-248.2% / -10.2%
FY2013-FY2017
Trend
-14.7%
vs FY2016
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What the data says
BIO KEY INTERNATIONAL INC reports negative total equity of -31.1% in FY2017. Negative equity can occur when accumulated losses exceed contributed capital, as reported in the balance sheet from the SEC filing.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-31.1% in FY2017 with a 3-year CAGR of +217.1%.
Declined from -10.2% to -31.1% over the past 2 years.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +217.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- -
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2017, return on equity (roe) decreased 14.7% year-over-year.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2015.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2014.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score -1.28 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | -31.1% | -14.7% |
| FY2016 | -27.1% | -165.0% |
| FY2015 | -10.2% | +95.9% |
| FY2014 | -248.2% | -1.0% |
| FY2013 | -245.7% | - |
| FY2012 | - | - |
| FY2011 | - | - |
As of FY2017 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 29, 2026