Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
United Bankshares Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
8.5%
FY2025
5-year range
7.5% / 8.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+13.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#262 of 388
Financials
What the data says
At 8.5%, United Bankshares's return on equity (roe) ranks #262 of 388 in the Financials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching 8.5%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
8.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.7%.
Improved from 7.7% to 8.5% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +1.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#262 of 388 in FinancialsTop 68% of 388This company 8.5% Sector average 16.4%
▼
-48.4% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 13.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 7.9pp below the Financials sector average.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2017.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 8.5% | +13.1% |
| FY2024 | 7.5% | -2.7% |
| FY2023 | 7.7% | -8.7% |
| FY2022 | 8.4% | +8.0% |
| FY2021 | 7.8% | +15.8% |
| FY2020 | 6.7% | -12.9% |
| FY2019 | 7.7% | -1.9% |
| FY2018 | 7.9% | +69.5% |
| FY2017 | 4.7% | -29.3% |
| FY2016 | 6.6% | -18.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026