Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
IBM Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
32.5%
FY2025
5-year range
7.5% / 33.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+47.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#29 of 277
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 277 Information Technology companies, IBM is in the top 10% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 7.5% in FY2022 to 65.1% in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
32.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +5.3%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Declined from 33.3% to 32.5% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +25.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +5.3pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+657.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 47.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 28.2pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 32.5% | +47.1% |
| FY2024 | 22.1% | -33.7% |
| FY2023 | 33.3% | +345.6% |
| FY2022 | 7.5% | -75.4% |
| FY2021 | 30.4% | +11.9% |
| FY2020 | 27.1% | -40.0% |
| FY2019 | 45.3% | -12.9% |
| FY2018 | 52.0% | +58.9% |
| FY2017 | 32.7% | -49.7% |
| FY2016 | 65.1% | -29.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026