Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Goldman Sachs Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
13.7%
FY2025
5-year range
7.3% / 19.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+17.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#121 of 390
Financials
What the data says
At 13.7%, Goldman Sachs's return on equity (roe) ranks #121 of 390 in the Financials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 5.2% in FY2017 to 19.7% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
13.7% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.9%.
Improved from 7.3% to 13.7% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +4.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- +3.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#121 of 390 in FinancialsTop 31% of 390This company 13.7% Sector average 17.6%
▼
-21.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 17.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 3.8pp below the Financials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.14 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 28.4%
- Low earnings quality (accrual-heavy earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 13.7% | +17.4% |
| FY2024 | 11.7% | +60.7% |
| FY2023 | 7.3% | -24.2% |
| FY2022 | 9.6% | -51.2% |
| FY2021 | 19.7% | +99.6% |
| FY2020 | 9.9% | +5.1% |
| FY2019 | 9.4% | -19.1% |
| FY2018 | 11.6% | +122.6% |
| FY2017 | 5.2% | -38.8% |
| FY2016 | 8.5% | +21.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026