Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Equity Residential Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
5.4%
FY2025
5-year range
3.8% / 6.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+8.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#17 of 143
Real Estate
What the data says
Equity Residential's return on assets (roa) of 5.4% is higher than 88% of companies in the Real Estate sector (FY2025). Return on Assets (ROA) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 3.8% in FY2022 to 5.4% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
5.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.9%. Top quartile in the Real Estate sector.
Improved from 4.2% to 5.4% over the past 2 years.
Real Estate sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +1.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- +0.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+161.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Equity Residential's return on assets (roa) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 8.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 3.3pp above the Real Estate sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 38.4%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 5.4% | +8.7% |
| FY2024 | 5.0% | +19.2% |
| FY2023 | 4.2% | +8.6% |
| FY2022 | 3.8% | -39.0% |
| FY2021 | 6.3% | +40.0% |
| FY2020 | 4.5% | -1.7% |
| FY2019 | 4.6% | +42.2% |
| FY2018 | 3.2% | +9.9% |
| FY2017 | 2.9% | -85.9% |
| FY2016 | 20.7% | +449.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026