Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
HCA Healthcare Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
11.2%
FY2025
5-year range
9.7% / 13.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+15.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#15 of 158
Health Care
What the data says
Among 158 Health Care companies, HCA Healthcare is in the top 9% for return on assets (roa). Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 6.1% in FY2017 to 13.7% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
11.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.3%. Top quartile in the Health Care sector.
Declined from 13.3% to 11.2% over the past 2 years.
Health Care sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +3.3pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 9% in Health CareTop 9% of 158This company 11.2% Sector average -2.3%
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+586.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 15.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 13.5pp above the Health Care sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.12 (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 Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 11.2% | +15.4% |
| FY2024 | 9.7% | -27.1% |
| FY2023 | 13.3% | +23.3% |
| FY2022 | 10.8% | -21.5% |
| FY2021 | 13.7% | +73.5% |
| FY2020 | 7.9% | +1.5% |
| FY2019 | 7.8% | -19.5% |
| FY2018 | 9.7% | +59.4% |
| FY2017 | 6.1% | -29.2% |
| FY2016 | 8.6% | +31.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026