Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
IBM Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
7.0%
FY2025
5-year range
1.3% / 7.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+58.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#83 of 298
Information Technology
What the data says
At 7.0%, IBM's return on assets (roa) ranks #83 of 298 in the Information Technology sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 1.3% in FY2022 to 10.1% in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
7.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.4%.
Improved from 5.5% to 7.0% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +5.7pp
- 5-Year Change
- +3.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#83 of 298 in Information TechnologyTop 28% of 298This company 7.0% Sector average 0.0%
▼
+26563.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 58.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 6.9pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong return on equity: 28.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 7.0% | +58.8% |
| FY2024 | 4.4% | -20.9% |
| FY2023 | 5.5% | +330.2% |
| FY2022 | 1.3% | -70.3% |
| FY2021 | 4.3% | +21.5% |
| FY2020 | 3.6% | -42.3% |
| FY2019 | 6.2% | -12.3% |
| FY2018 | 7.1% | +54.0% |
| FY2017 | 4.6% | -54.6% |
| FY2016 | 10.1% | -15.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026