Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Northrop Grumman Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
25.1%
FY2025
5-year range
13.9% / 54.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-8.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#58 of 332
Industrials
What the data says
Northrop Grumman's return on equity (roe) of 25.1% is higher than 83% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 13.9% in FY2023 to 54.2% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
25.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -5.1%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from 13.9% to 25.1% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -6.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- -5.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+158.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 8.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 15.4pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong return on equity: 26.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 25.1% | -8.1% |
| FY2024 | 27.3% | +96.4% |
| FY2023 | 13.9% | -56.5% |
| FY2022 | 32.0% | -41.0% |
| FY2021 | 54.2% | +79.8% |
| FY2020 | 30.1% | +18.2% |
| FY2019 | 25.5% | -35.4% |
| FY2018 | 39.4% | -2.0% |
| FY2017 | 40.2% | +5.6% |
| FY2016 | 38.1% | +5.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 12, 2026