Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Delta Air Lines Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
6.2%
FY2025
5-year range
-17.1% / 6.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+34.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#131 of 348
Industrials
What the data says
At 6.2%, Delta Air Lines's return on assets (roa) ranks #131 of 348 in the Industrials sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -17.1% in FY2022 to 8.1% in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
6.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.1%.
Remained stable around 6.2% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +23.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +0.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#131 of 348 in IndustrialsTop 38% of 348This company 6.2% Sector average 2.0%
▼
+214.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 34.0% year-over-year.
- Currently 4.2pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.14 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 24.6%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 6.2% | +34.0% |
| FY2024 | 4.6% | -26.7% |
| FY2023 | 6.3% | +136.6% |
| FY2022 | -17.1% | -358.2% |
| FY2021 | 6.6% | +8.5% |
| FY2020 | 6.1% | +14.7% |
| FY2019 | 5.3% | -32.0% |
| FY2018 | 7.8% | +31.0% |
| FY2017 | 6.0% | -26.2% |
| FY2016 | 8.1% | -58.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026