Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
NL INDUSTRIES INC Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
-10.5%
FY2025
5-year range
-10.5% / 16.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-162.2%
vs FY2024
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What the data says
NL INDUSTRIES INC reports negative total equity of -10.5% 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.
-10.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.6%.
Declined from 13.8% to -10.5% over the past 2 years.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -14.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +2.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 162.2% year-over-year.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2019.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2020.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -10.5% | -162.2% |
| FY2024 | 16.9% | +22.4% |
| FY2023 | 13.8% | +260.4% |
| FY2022 | 3.8% | -46.1% |
| FY2021 | 7.1% | +154.2% |
| FY2020 | -13.2% | -134.5% |
| FY2019 | 38.1% | +607.4% |
| FY2018 | 5.4% | +175.6% |
| FY2017 | -7.1% | -144.5% |
| FY2016 | 16.0% | +200.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026