Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Graham Holdings Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
6.1%
FY2025
5-year range
1.8% / 17.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-64.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#138 of 197
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At 6.1%, Graham Holdings's return on equity (roe) ranks #138 of 197 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 1.8% in FY2022 to 17.0% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
6.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.9%.
Improved from 5.2% to 6.1% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +4.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- -1.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#138 of 197 in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 70% of 197This company 6.1% Sector average 9.7%
▼
-37.1% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 64.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 3.6pp below the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2022.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 6.1% | -64.2% |
| FY2024 | 17.0% | +229.8% |
| FY2023 | 5.2% | +186.7% |
| FY2022 | 1.8% | -77.5% |
| FY2021 | 8.0% | +0.1% |
| FY2020 | 8.0% | -19.1% |
| FY2019 | 9.9% | +6.2% |
| FY2018 | 9.3% | -10.2% |
| FY2017 | 10.4% | +50.8% |
| FY2016 | 6.9% | +270.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 29, 2026