Return on Assets (ROA) since 2005
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Calculation
AT&T Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to AT&T1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2005 | 3.29% | = | 100 | × | 4,786 | ÷ | 145,632 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.72% | = | 100 | × | 7,356 | ÷ | 270,634 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.34% | = | 100 | × | 11,951 | ÷ | 275,644 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 4.85% | = | 100 | × | 12,867 | ÷ | 265,245 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.66% | = | 100 | × | 12,535 | ÷ | 268,752 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 7.40% | = | 100 | × | 19,864 | ÷ | 268,488 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.46% | = | 100 | × | 3,944 | ÷ | 270,344 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.67% | = | 100 | × | 7,264 | ÷ | 272,315 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.57% | = | 100 | × | 18,249 | ÷ | 277,787 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 2.13% | = | 100 | × | 6,224 | ÷ | 292,829 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 3.31% | = | 100 | × | 13,345 | ÷ | 402,672 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 3.21% | = | 100 | × | 12,976 | ÷ | 403,821 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 6.63% | = | 100 | × | 29,450 | ÷ | 444,097 |
1 USD $ in millions
Source: Based on data from AT&T Inc. Annual Reports
Comparison to Competitors
AT&T Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| AT&T Inc. | Verizon Communications Inc. | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2005 | 3.29% | 4.40% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.72% | 3.28% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.34% | 2.95% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 4.85% | 3.18% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.66% | 1.61% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 7.40% | 1.16% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.46% | 1.04% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.67% | 0.39% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.57% | 4.19% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 2.13% | 4.14% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 3.31% | 7.31% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 3.21% | 5.38% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 6.63% | 11.71% |
Source: Based on data from AT&T Inc. Annual Reports
Comparison to Fixed Line Telecommunications Sector
AT&T Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to Fixed Line Telecommunications sector
| AT&T Inc. | Fixed Line Telecommunications | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2005 | 3.29% | 3.88% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.72% | 2.95% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.34% | 3.78% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 4.85% | 4.13% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.66% | 3.26% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 7.40% | 4.59% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.46% | 1.27% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.67% | 1.64% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.57% | 5.39% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 2.13% | 3.02% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 3.31% | 4.82% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 3.21% | 4.03% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 6.63% | 8.49% |
Source: Based on data from AT&T Inc. Annual Reports