Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
FirstEnergy Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
8.2%
FY2025
5-year range
7.8% / 14.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+3.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#44 of 68
Utilities
What the data says
At 8.2%, FirstEnergy's return on equity (roe) ranks #44 of 68 in the Utilities sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -99.0% in FY2016 to 19.8% in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
8.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -6.8%.
Declined from 12.3% to 8.2% over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -2.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- -6.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#44 of 68 in UtilitiesTop 65% of 68This company 8.2% Sector average 3.5%
▼
+130.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 3.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 4.6pp above the Utilities sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2018.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.48 (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 | 8.2% | +3.8% |
| FY2024 | 7.8% | -36.1% |
| FY2023 | 12.3% | +15.8% |
| FY2022 | 10.6% | -28.3% |
| FY2021 | 14.8% | -0.8% |
| FY2020 | 14.9% | +14.0% |
| FY2019 | 13.1% | -33.9% |
| FY2018 | 19.8% | +145.0% |
| FY2017 | -43.9% | +55.6% |
| FY2016 | -99.0% | -2228.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026