Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Upwork, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2020-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
18.3%
FY2025
5-year range
-7.6% / 37.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-51.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#99 of 332
Industrials
What the data says
At 18.3%, Upwork, Inc.'s return on equity (roe) ranks #99 of 332 in the Industrials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 6 years, ranging from -8.2% in FY2020 to 37.5% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
18.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +26.5%.
Improved from 12.3% to 18.3% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +25.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- +26.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#99 of 332 in IndustrialsTop 30% of 332This company 18.3% Sector average 9.7%
▼
+88.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 51.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 8.6pp above the Industrials 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
- Strong profit margin: 28.0%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 18.3% | -51.1% |
| FY2024 | 37.5% | +204.6% |
| FY2023 | 12.3% | +261.0% |
| FY2022 | -7.6% | -19.0% |
| FY2021 | -6.4% | +21.4% |
| FY2020 | -8.2% | - |
| FY2019 | - | - |
| FY2018 | - | - |
| FY2017 | - | - |
| FY2016 | - | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026