Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
SLM Corp Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
2.5%
FY2025
5-year range
1.6% / 4.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+23.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#126 of 396
Financials
What the data says
At 2.5%, SLM Corp's return on assets (roa) ranks #126 of 396 in the Financials sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 1.6% in FY2022 to 2.5% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
2.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.4%.
Improved from 2.0% to 2.5% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- -0.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#126 of 396 in FinancialsTop 32% of 396This company 2.5% Sector average 1.5%
▼
+61.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- SLM Corp's return on assets (roa) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 23.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 1.0pp above the Financials sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low earnings quality (accrual-heavy earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 2.5% | +23.8% |
| FY2024 | 2.0% | +1.5% |
| FY2023 | 2.0% | +22.1% |
| FY2022 | 1.6% | -58.9% |
| FY2021 | 4.0% | +38.8% |
| FY2020 | 2.9% | +61.6% |
| FY2019 | 1.8% | -3.3% |
| FY2018 | 1.8% | +37.6% |
| FY2017 | 1.3% | -1.5% |
| FY2016 | 1.4% | -25.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026