Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
SLM Corp Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
30.4%
FY2025
5-year range
27.2% / 54.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+7.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#28 of 386
Financials
What the data says
Among 386 Financials companies, SLM Corp is in the top 7% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 10.7% in FY2016 to 54.0% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
30.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -4.0%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Remained stable around 30.4% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +3.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- -4.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 7% in FinancialsTop 7% of 386This company 30.4% Sector average 16.7%
▼
+81.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 7.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 13.6pp above the Financials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2016.
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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 30.4% | +7.9% |
| FY2024 | 28.2% | -8.9% |
| FY2023 | 30.9% | +13.8% |
| FY2022 | 27.2% | -49.7% |
| FY2021 | 54.0% | +57.1% |
| FY2020 | 34.4% | +96.8% |
| FY2019 | 17.5% | +6.5% |
| FY2018 | 16.4% | +40.4% |
| FY2017 | 11.7% | +9.5% |
| FY2016 | 10.7% | -18.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026