Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Equity Residential Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
10.1%
FY2025
5-year range
7.0% / 12.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+8.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#36 of 139
Real Estate
What the data says
At 10.1%, Equity Residential's return on equity (roe) ranks #36 of 139 in the Real Estate sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 7.0% in FY2022 to 10.1% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
10.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.5%.
Improved from 7.5% to 10.1% over the past 2 years.
Real Estate sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +3.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +1.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#36 of 139 in Real EstateTop 26% of 139This company 10.1% Sector average 7.0%
▼
+44.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Equity Residential's return on equity (roe) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 8.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 3.1pp above the Real Estate sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) 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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 10.1% | +8.1% |
| FY2024 | 9.4% | +24.4% |
| FY2023 | 7.5% | +8.5% |
| FY2022 | 7.0% | -42.9% |
| FY2021 | 12.2% | +40.2% |
| FY2020 | 8.7% | -7.8% |
| FY2019 | 9.4% | +45.7% |
| FY2018 | 6.5% | +9.7% |
| FY2017 | 5.9% | -86.0% |
| FY2016 | 42.0% | +404.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026