Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Microsoft Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
29.6%
FY2025
5-year range
29.6% / 43.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-9.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#33 of 276
Information Technology
What the data says
Microsoft's return on equity (roe) of 29.6% is higher than 88% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 43.7% in FY2022 to 29.6% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
29.6% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -7.8%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Declined from 35.1% to 29.6% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -14.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- -7.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+599.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Microsoft's return on equity (roe) has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 9.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 25.4pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 36.1%
- 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 | 29.6% | -9.7% |
| FY2024 | 32.8% | -6.4% |
| FY2023 | 35.1% | -19.7% |
| FY2022 | 43.7% | +1.2% |
| FY2021 | 43.1% | +15.3% |
| FY2020 | 37.4% | -2.4% |
| FY2019 | 38.4% | +91.5% |
| FY2018 | 20.0% | -31.1% |
| FY2017 | 29.1% | +17.6% |
| FY2016 | 24.7% | +62.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 12, 2026