Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
United Parcel Service Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
34.3%
FY2025
5-year range
34.3% / 90.4%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-0.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#27 of 330
Industrials
What the data says
Among 330 Industrials companies, United Parcel Service is in the top 8% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has declined for 5 consecutive years, from 204.4% in FY2020 to 34.3% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
34.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -170.1%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from 38.8% to 34.3% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -24.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- -170.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+251.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- United Parcel Service's return on equity (roe) has declined for 5 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 0.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 24.6pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 34.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 34.3% | -0.7% |
| FY2024 | 34.6% | -10.8% |
| FY2023 | 38.8% | -33.6% |
| FY2022 | 58.4% | -35.5% |
| FY2021 | 90.4% | -55.8% |
| FY2020 | 204.4% | +50.4% |
| FY2019 | 135.9% | -14.3% |
| FY2018 | 158.6% | -67.9% |
| FY2017 | 493.5% | -41.6% |
| FY2016 | 844.9% | +330.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026