Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Celanese Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
-28.8%
FY2025
5-year range
-30.1% / 45.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+4.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#99 of 113
Materials
What the data says
Celanese reports negative total equity of -28.8% in FY2025. 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.
-28.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -85.1%.
Declined from 27.5% to -28.8% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -62.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- -85.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 12% in MaterialsTop 88% of 113This company -28.8% Sector average -2.9%
▼
-878.4% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 4.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 25.8pp below the Materials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.49 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -28.8% | +4.3% |
| FY2024 | -30.1% | -209.3% |
| FY2023 | 27.5% | -18.2% |
| FY2022 | 33.6% | -25.5% |
| FY2021 | 45.1% | -19.9% |
| FY2020 | 56.3% | +65.7% |
| FY2019 | 34.0% | -16.0% |
| FY2018 | 40.5% | +38.5% |
| FY2017 | 29.2% | -16.0% |
| FY2016 | 34.8% | +172.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026