Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Warner Music Group Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
56.4%
FY2025
5-year range
-312.5% / 825.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-32.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#3 of 64
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 64 Communication Services companies, Warner Music Group is in the top 5% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 7 years, ranging from -312.5% in FY2022 to 825.8% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
56.4% in FY2025 with a 3-year CAGR of +368.9%. Ranks 3rd among 64 companies in Communication Services.
Declined from 99.0% to 56.4% over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +368.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- -
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+985.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 32.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 51.2pp above the Communication Services sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.71 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- 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 | 56.4% | -32.8% |
| FY2024 | 84.0% | -15.2% |
| FY2023 | 99.0% | +131.7% |
| FY2022 | -312.5% | -137.8% |
| FY2021 | 825.8% | - |
| FY2020 | - | - |
| FY2019 | - | - |
| FY2018 | - | - |
| FY2017 | -31.1% | -342.3% |
| FY2016 | 12.8% | +131.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026