Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
ESS Tech, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2021-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
-736.1%
FY2025
5-year range
-736.1% / -56.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-146.6%
vs FY2024
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What the data says
ESS Tech, Inc. reports negative total equity of -736.1% 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.
-736.1% in FY2025 with a 3-year CAGR of -679.2%.
Declined from -75.1% to -736.1% over the past 2 years.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -679.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- -
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- ESS Tech, Inc.'s return on equity (roe) has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 146.6% year-over-year.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low Piotroski F-Score: 1/9 (multiple financial health concerns)
- Altman Z-Score -17.36 (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 | -736.1% | -146.6% |
| FY2024 | -298.5% | -297.7% |
| FY2023 | -75.1% | -31.9% |
| FY2022 | -56.9% | +75.5% |
| FY2021 | -232.6% | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 22, 2026