Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
9.2%
FY2025
5-year range
8.7% / 10.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+4.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#236 of 388
Financials
What the data says
At 9.2%, FIRST MERCHANTS CORP's return on equity (roe) ranks #236 of 388 in the Financials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching 9.2%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
9.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.2%.
Declined from 10.0% to 9.2% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -1.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- +1.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#236 of 388 in FinancialsTop 61% of 388This company 9.2% Sector average 16.4%
▼
-44.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 4.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 7.2pp below the Financials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2018.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2017.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 9.2% | +4.8% |
| FY2024 | 8.7% | -12.2% |
| FY2023 | 10.0% | -8.7% |
| FY2022 | 10.9% | +1.5% |
| FY2021 | 10.8% | +35.7% |
| FY2020 | 7.9% | -14.0% |
| FY2019 | 9.2% | -18.5% |
| FY2018 | 11.3% | +53.3% |
| FY2017 | 7.4% | -18.0% |
| FY2016 | 9.0% | +16.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026