Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Alphabet Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
22.2%
FY2025
5-year range
16.4% / 22.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-0.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 73
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 73 Communication Services companies, Alphabet Inc. is in the top 3% for return on assets (roa). Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 6.4% in FY2017 to 22.2% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
22.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +9.6%. Ranks 2nd among 73 companies in Communication Services.
Improved from 18.3% to 22.2% over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +5.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- +9.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+3781.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) decreased 0.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 22.8pp above the Communication Services sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 32.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 38.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 22.2% | -0.2% |
| FY2024 | 22.2% | +21.3% |
| FY2023 | 18.3% | +11.7% |
| FY2022 | 16.4% | -22.4% |
| FY2021 | 21.2% | +67.9% |
| FY2020 | 12.6% | +1.2% |
| FY2019 | 12.4% | -5.7% |
| FY2018 | 13.2% | +105.6% |
| FY2017 | 6.4% | -44.8% |
| FY2016 | 11.6% | +4.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Feb 28, 2026