Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Williams Companies Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
20.4%
FY2025
5-year range
13.3% / 25.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+14.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#16 of 86
Energy
What the data says
Williams Companies's return on equity (roe) of 20.4% is higher than 81% of companies in the Energy sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -9.1% in FY2016 to 25.6% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
20.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +18.6%. Top quartile in the Energy sector.
Declined from 25.6% to 20.4% over the past 2 years.
Energy sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +2.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- +18.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+146.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 14.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 12.1pp above the Energy sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.33 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 20.6%
- 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 | 20.4% | +14.3% |
| FY2024 | 17.9% | -30.2% |
| FY2023 | 25.6% | +43.7% |
| FY2022 | 17.8% | +34.3% |
| FY2021 | 13.3% | +641.9% |
| FY2020 | 1.8% | -71.9% |
| FY2019 | 6.4% | +700.0% |
| FY2018 | -1.1% | -104.7% |
| FY2017 | 22.5% | +346.5% |
| FY2016 | -9.1% | +1.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 18, 2026