Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Cabot Corp Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
21.3%
FY2025
5-year range
21.3% / 35.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-19.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#12 of 113
Materials
What the data says
Cabot Corp's return on equity (roe) of 21.3% is higher than 89% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -34.4% in FY2020 to 35.2% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
21.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +55.8%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Declined from 35.2% to 21.3% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -1.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- +55.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+313.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 19.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 31.3pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- 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 | 21.3% | -19.9% |
| FY2024 | 26.7% | -24.3% |
| FY2023 | 35.2% | +51.3% |
| FY2022 | 23.3% | -11.9% |
| FY2021 | 26.4% | +176.7% |
| FY2020 | -34.4% | -318.9% |
| FY2019 | 15.7% | +260.7% |
| FY2018 | -9.8% | -159.4% |
| FY2017 | 16.5% | +42.9% |
| FY2016 | 11.5% | +142.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026