Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
MARCHEX INC Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
-15.2%
FY2025
5-year range
-73.0% / -8.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+45.1%
vs FY2024
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What the data says
MARCHEX INC reports negative total equity of -15.2% in FY2025. Negative equity can occur when accumulated losses exceed contributed capital, as reported in the balance sheet from the SEC filing.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-15.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -11.1%.
Improved from -18.7% to -15.2% over the past 2 years.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -6.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- -11.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 45.1% year-over-year.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.01 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -15.2% | +45.1% |
| FY2024 | -27.6% | -47.8% |
| FY2023 | -18.7% | -119.4% |
| FY2022 | -8.5% | +88.3% |
| FY2021 | -73.0% | -1701.7% |
| FY2020 | -4.0% | -43.6% |
| FY2019 | -2.8% | +58.3% |
| FY2018 | -6.8% | -128.7% |
| FY2017 | 23.6% | +292.9% |
| FY2016 | -12.2% | -1005.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026