Return on Equity (ROE)
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- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets
- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Price to Earnings (P/E) since 2005
- Analysis of Revenues
- Aggregate Accruals
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Calculation
Apple Inc., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss)1 | ÷ | Shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Net Income (Loss)
- The net income demonstrates a general upward trajectory over the analyzed period. Starting at $1,335 million, it increased consistently, with notable accelerations in growth around 2010 and again from 2020 onwards. Peaks are observed in 2012 ($41,733 million) and 2021 ($94,680 million), followed by a slight decline in 2022 and 2023. The trend culminates with a substantial increase in 2025, reaching $112,010 million. This reflects substantial profitability growth, despite minor fluctuations in recent years.
- Shareholders’ Equity
- Shareholders’ equity exhibits a sustained growth pattern from $7,466 million in 2005, peaking in 2012 at $118,210 million. After this peak, equity decreases significantly over the following years, reaching a low of $50,672 million in 2022. A partial recovery is observed subsequently, with equity climbing again to $73,733 million by 2025. The decline period suggests possible distributions, recapitalizations, or other equity-reducing activities, while the later increase indicates renewed capital accumulation or retained earnings growth.
- Return on Equity (ROE)
- ROE reveals a marked upward trend, increasing from 17.88% in 2005 to an extraordinary peak of nearly 197% in 2022. This sharp increase suggests the company achieved extremely high net income relative to shareholders’ equity during this period, likely due to reduced equity combined with strong profitability. Despite some volatility, ROE remains exceptionally elevated through 2025, with values above 150%, indicating highly efficient use of equity capital but also signaling potential risks or capital structure changes affecting the equity base.
- Overall Insights
- The financial indicators point to robust profitability growth and efficient equity utilization over the long term. The decoupling of net income growth from shareholders’ equity changes, especially post-2012, drove the fluctuation and unusually high levels of ROE. The decline in equity alongside rising net income intensified returns on equity but may reflect strategic financial decisions such as share repurchases, dividend payments, or leverage adjustments. The recent recovery in equity, alongside continued profitability, may suggest a balancing of capital structure to sustain growth. These dynamics underline a financially strong company with impressive earnings generation, accompanied by active equity management.
Comparison to Competitors
Apple Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Apple Inc. | Arista Networks Inc. | Cisco Systems Inc. | Dell Technologies Inc. | Super Micro Computer Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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., ROE, 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., ROE, 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).