Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Southwest Airlines Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
1.5%
FY2025
5-year range
1.3% / 6.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+10.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#247 of 348
Industrials
What the data says
At 1.5%, Southwest Airlines's return on assets (roa) ranks #247 of 348 in the Industrials sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 1.3% in FY2023 to 13.4% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
1.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -5.6%.
Improved from 1.3% to 1.5% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- -5.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#247 of 348 in IndustrialsTop 71% of 348This company 1.5% Sector average 2.0%
▼
-22.2% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 10.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 0.4pp below the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) 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 Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 1.5% | +10.1% |
| FY2024 | 1.4% | +8.7% |
| FY2023 | 1.3% | -16.4% |
| FY2022 | 1.5% | -76.0% |
| FY2021 | 6.3% | -11.2% |
| FY2020 | 7.1% | -45.0% |
| FY2019 | 13.0% | +55.8% |
| FY2018 | 8.3% | -37.8% |
| FY2017 | 13.4% | +42.7% |
| FY2016 | 9.4% | -8.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026