Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Realty Income Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
2.7%
FY2025
5-year range
1.1% / 2.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+20.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#95 of 139
Real Estate
What the data says
At 2.7%, Realty Income's return on equity (roe) ranks #95 of 139 in the Real Estate sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 1.1% in FY2023 to 4.7% in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
2.7% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.6%.
Improved from 1.1% to 2.7% over the past 2 years.
Real Estate sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +1.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- -0.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#95 of 139 in Real EstateTop 68% of 139This company 2.7% Sector average 7.0%
▼
-61.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 20.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 4.3pp below the Real Estate sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- 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 | 2.7% | +20.7% |
| FY2024 | 2.2% | +103.7% |
| FY2023 | 1.1% | -21.0% |
| FY2022 | 1.4% | -20.7% |
| FY2021 | 1.7% | -47.4% |
| FY2020 | 3.3% | +1.5% |
| FY2019 | 3.3% | -27.6% |
| FY2018 | 4.5% | +4.4% |
| FY2017 | 4.3% | -7.3% |
| FY2016 | 4.7% | +7.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026