Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Calculation
AT&T Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss) attributable to AT&T1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | -0.98% | = | 100 | × | (5,176) | ÷ | 525,761 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.52% | = | 100 | × | 13,903 | ÷ | 551,669 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 3.64% | = | 100 | × | 19,370 | ÷ | 531,864 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 6.63% | = | 100 | × | 29,450 | ÷ | 444,097 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 3.21% | = | 100 | × | 12,976 | ÷ | 403,821 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 3.31% | = | 100 | × | 13,345 | ÷ | 402,672 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 2.13% | = | 100 | × | 6,224 | ÷ | 292,829 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.57% | = | 100 | × | 18,249 | ÷ | 277,787 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.67% | = | 100 | × | 7,264 | ÷ | 272,315 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.46% | = | 100 | × | 3,944 | ÷ | 270,344 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 7.40% | = | 100 | × | 19,864 | ÷ | 268,488 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.66% | = | 100 | × | 12,535 | ÷ | 268,752 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 4.85% | = | 100 | × | 12,867 | ÷ | 265,245 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.34% | = | 100 | × | 11,951 | ÷ | 275,644 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.72% | = | 100 | × | 7,356 | ÷ | 270,634 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 3.29% | = | 100 | × | 4,786 | ÷ | 145,632 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
AT&T Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| AT&T Inc. | T-Mobile US Inc. | Verizon Communications Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | -0.98% | 1.53% | 5.62% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.52% | 3.99% | 6.60% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 3.64% | 3.99% | 5.86% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 6.63% | 6.43% | 11.71% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 3.21% | 2.22% | 5.38% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 3.31% | 1.17% | 7.31% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 2.13% | 0.44% | 4.14% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.57% | 0.07% | 4.19% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.67% | — | 0.39% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.46% | — | 1.04% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 7.40% | — | 1.16% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.66% | — | 1.61% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 4.85% | — | 3.18% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.34% | — | 2.95% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.72% | — | 3.28% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 3.29% | — | 4.40% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).
Comparison to Sector (Telecommunication Services)
AT&T Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (telecommunication services)
| AT&T Inc. | Telecommunication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | -0.98% | 1.51% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.52% | 3.94% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 3.64% | 4.35% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 6.63% | 8.30% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 3.21% | 3.86% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 3.31% | 4.50% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 2.13% | 2.76% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.57% | 4.95% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.67% | 1.64% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.46% | 1.27% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 7.40% | 4.59% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.66% | 3.26% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 4.85% | 4.13% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.34% | 3.78% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.72% | 2.95% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 3.29% | 3.88% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).
Comparison to Industry (Communication Services)
AT&T Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)
| AT&T Inc. | Communication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | -0.98% | 4.58% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.52% | 5.93% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 3.64% | 6.85% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 6.63% | 8.88% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 3.21% | 5.72% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 3.31% | 5.65% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 2.13% | 4.82% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.57% | 5.77% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.67% | 3.60% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.46% | 3.11% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 7.40% | 5.08% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.66% | 4.11% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 4.85% | 4.41% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.34% | 4.38% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.72% | 3.48% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 3.29% | 3.57% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).