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- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
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Calculation
Apple Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss)1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 28, 2024 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 30, 2023 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 24, 2022 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 25, 2021 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 26, 2020 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 28, 2019 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 29, 2018 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 30, 2017 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 24, 2016 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 26, 2015 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 27, 2014 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 28, 2013 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 29, 2012 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 24, 2011 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 25, 2010 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 26, 2009 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 27, 2008 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 29, 2007 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 30, 2006 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 24, 2005 | = | 100 | × | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-24).
1 US$ in millions
The financial data over the analyzed periods reveals notable trends in profitability, asset growth, and return on assets (ROA).
- Net Income
- Net income demonstrated a general upward trajectory, growing from 1,335 million US dollars in 2005 to surpass 100,000 million US dollars in the most recent years. There was a significant increase between 2009 and 2011, nearly doubling within two years. After a slight dip observed around 2012 to 2014, net income rebounded markedly, achieving new highs during the 2017 to 2021 period. Despite minor fluctuation with some decreases in recent years, the net income remained robust, finishing at approximately 112,010 million US dollars in the latest period.
- Total Assets
- Total assets expanded consistently across the timeframe, growing from 11,551 million US dollars in 2005 to a peak near 365,000 million US dollars around 2017. Following a plateau and minor volatility through 2018 to 2024, total assets maintained a level close to 360,000 million US dollars, reflecting general stability in the company's asset base in recent years. This steady growth underlines a continued investment in the company's operational and capital structure.
- Return on Assets (ROA)
- The ROA percentage shows a marked improvement over time, with early values around 11.5% in 2005 and 2006 increasing dramatically over subsequent years. The ratio peaked above 28% in 2022 and 2023, indicating enhanced efficiency in generating profit from the asset base. Although there was some decline after this peak, the ROA remained strong at over 31% by the latest period, suggesting effective management of assets to generate earnings.
Overall, the data suggests a company that has significantly grown its earnings and asset base over the last two decades, while improving asset utilization and profitability. The consistent increase in net income alongside stable total assets growth and rising ROA indicates improved operational efficiency and financial strength. Minor fluctuations in some years do not overshadow the long-term positive trend in financial performance.
Comparison to Competitors
Apple Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Apple Inc. | Arista Networks Inc. | Cisco Systems Inc. | Dell Technologies Inc. | Super Micro Computer Inc. | |
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| Sep 27, 2025 | |||||
| Sep 28, 2024 | |||||
| Sep 30, 2023 | |||||
| Sep 24, 2022 | |||||
| Sep 25, 2021 | |||||
| Sep 26, 2020 | |||||
| Sep 28, 2019 | |||||
| Sep 29, 2018 | |||||
| Sep 30, 2017 | |||||
| Sep 24, 2016 | |||||
| Sep 26, 2015 | |||||
| Sep 27, 2014 | |||||
| Sep 28, 2013 | |||||
| Sep 29, 2012 | |||||
| Sep 24, 2011 | |||||
| Sep 25, 2010 | |||||
| Sep 26, 2009 | |||||
| Sep 27, 2008 | |||||
| Sep 29, 2007 | |||||
| Sep 30, 2006 | |||||
| Sep 24, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-24).
Comparison to Sector (Technology Hardware & Equipment)
Apple Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (technology hardware & equipment)
| Apple Inc. | Technology Hardware & Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | ||
| Sep 28, 2024 | ||
| Sep 30, 2023 | ||
| Sep 24, 2022 | ||
| Sep 25, 2021 | ||
| Sep 26, 2020 | ||
| Sep 28, 2019 | ||
| Sep 29, 2018 | ||
| Sep 30, 2017 | ||
| Sep 24, 2016 | ||
| Sep 26, 2015 | ||
| Sep 27, 2014 | ||
| Sep 28, 2013 | ||
| Sep 29, 2012 | ||
| Sep 24, 2011 | ||
| Sep 25, 2010 | ||
| Sep 26, 2009 | ||
| Sep 27, 2008 | ||
| Sep 29, 2007 | ||
| Sep 30, 2006 | ||
| Sep 24, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-24).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Apple Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Apple Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | ||
| Sep 28, 2024 | ||
| Sep 30, 2023 | ||
| Sep 24, 2022 | ||
| Sep 25, 2021 | ||
| Sep 26, 2020 | ||
| Sep 28, 2019 | ||
| Sep 29, 2018 | ||
| Sep 30, 2017 | ||
| Sep 24, 2016 | ||
| Sep 26, 2015 | ||
| Sep 27, 2014 | ||
| Sep 28, 2013 | ||
| Sep 29, 2012 | ||
| Sep 24, 2011 | ||
| Sep 25, 2010 | ||
| Sep 26, 2009 | ||
| Sep 27, 2008 | ||
| Sep 29, 2007 | ||
| Sep 30, 2006 | ||
| Sep 24, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-24).