Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
ExxonMobil Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
11.1%
FY2025
5-year range
-11.5% / 17.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-12.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#38 of 86
Energy
What the data says
At 11.1%, ExxonMobil's return on equity (roe) ranks #38 of 86 in the Energy sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -11.5% in FY2022 to 19.4% in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
11.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.1%.
Declined from 17.6% to 11.1% over the past 2 years.
Energy sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +22.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- -2.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#38 of 86 in EnergyTop 44% of 86This company 11.1% Sector average 8.3%
▼
+34.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 12.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 2.8pp above the Energy sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- 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 | 11.1% | -12.9% |
| FY2024 | 12.8% | -27.4% |
| FY2023 | 17.6% | +252.9% |
| FY2022 | -11.5% | -235.1% |
| FY2021 | 8.5% | -35.8% |
| FY2020 | 13.3% | +29.0% |
| FY2019 | 10.3% | +151.3% |
| FY2018 | 4.1% | -52.4% |
| FY2017 | 8.6% | -55.8% |
| FY2016 | 19.4% | +1.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026