Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Public Storage Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
19.3%
FY2025
5-year range
19.3% / 43.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-9.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#13 of 139
Real Estate
What the data says
Among 139 Real Estate companies, Public Storage is in the top 9% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 43.2% in FY2022 to 19.3% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
19.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.4%. Top quartile in the Real Estate sector.
Declined from 21.4% to 19.3% over the past 2 years.
Real Estate sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -23.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- +3.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 9% in Real EstateTop 9% of 139This company 19.3% Sector average 7.0%
▼
+174.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Public Storage's return on equity (roe) has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 9.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 12.3pp above the Real Estate sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.54 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 39.5%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 20.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 19.3% | -9.6% |
| FY2024 | 21.3% | -0.6% |
| FY2023 | 21.4% | -50.3% |
| FY2022 | 43.2% | +106.4% |
| FY2021 | 20.9% | +31.9% |
| FY2020 | 15.9% | -5.5% |
| FY2019 | 16.8% | -10.6% |
| FY2018 | 18.8% | +16.3% |
| FY2017 | 16.1% | +4.5% |
| FY2016 | 15.4% | +8.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 14, 2026