Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Ulta Beauty Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
48.3%
FY2025
5-year range
11.5% / 56.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-14.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#18 of 195
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 195 Consumer Discretionary companies, Ulta Beauty is in the top 9% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 8.8% in FY2020 to 56.6% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
48.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +39.5%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Declined from 54.5% to 48.3% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -2.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +39.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+402.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 14.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 38.7pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.51 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 45.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 48.3% | -14.8% |
| FY2024 | 56.6% | +3.9% |
| FY2023 | 54.5% | +8.4% |
| FY2022 | 50.3% | +339.3% |
| FY2021 | 11.5% | +30.3% |
| FY2020 | 8.8% | -76.3% |
| FY2019 | 37.1% | +2.6% |
| FY2018 | 36.2% | +15.6% |
| FY2017 | 31.3% | +18.4% |
| FY2016 | 26.4% | +19.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Mar 28, 2026