Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Yelp, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
20.5%
FY2025
5-year range
5.1% / 20.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+14.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#13 of 64
Communication Services
What the data says
Yelp, Inc.'s return on equity (roe) of 20.5% is higher than 80% of companies in the Communication Services sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 5.1% in FY2022 to 20.5% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
20.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +22.8%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Improved from 13.2% to 20.5% over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +15.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +22.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+294.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Yelp, Inc.'s return on equity (roe) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 14.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 15.3pp above the Communication Services sector average.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 20.5%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 20.5% | +14.7% |
| FY2024 | 17.9% | +35.0% |
| FY2023 | 13.2% | +158.4% |
| FY2022 | 5.1% | -3.0% |
| FY2021 | 5.3% | +332.6% |
| FY2020 | -2.3% | -142.0% |
| FY2019 | 5.4% | +5.0% |
| FY2018 | 5.1% | -62.7% |
| FY2017 | 13.8% | +6671.4% |
| FY2016 | -0.2% | +95.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026