Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Alphabet Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
31.8%
FY2025
5-year range
23.4% / 31.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+3.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#6 of 64
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 64 Communication Services companies, Alphabet Inc. is in the top 9% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 23.4% in FY2022 to 31.8% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
31.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +13.7%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Improved from 26.0% to 31.8% over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +8.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +13.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+512.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Alphabet Inc.'s return on equity (roe) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 3.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 26.6pp above the Communication Services sector average.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 31.8% | +3.3% |
| FY2024 | 30.8% | +18.3% |
| FY2023 | 26.0% | +11.2% |
| FY2022 | 23.4% | -22.5% |
| FY2021 | 30.2% | +67.1% |
| FY2020 | 18.1% | +6.1% |
| FY2019 | 17.1% | -1.4% |
| FY2018 | 17.3% | +108.4% |
| FY2017 | 8.3% | -40.8% |
| FY2016 | 14.0% | +3.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Feb 28, 2026