Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Palo Alto Networks Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
4.8%
FY2025
5-year range
-2.2% / 12.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-62.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#111 of 298
Information Technology
What the data says
At 4.8%, Palo Alto Networks's return on assets (roa) ranks #111 of 298 in the Information Technology sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -6.7% in FY2016 to 12.9% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
4.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.2%.
Improved from 3.0% to 4.8% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +7.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +6.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+18300.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) decreased 62.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 4.8pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.84 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 4.8% | -62.7% |
| FY2024 | 12.9% | +325.4% |
| FY2023 | 3.0% | +239.0% |
| FY2022 | -2.2% | -172.5% |
| FY2021 | -0.8% | +40.7% |
| FY2020 | -1.4% | +56.2% |
| FY2019 | -3.1% | -50.2% |
| FY2018 | -2.1% | +65.3% |
| FY2017 | -5.9% | +12.5% |
| FY2016 | -6.7% | -0.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026