WOODWARD, INC. (WWD) Return on equity 2016–2025
WOODWARD, INC. (WWD) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
17.2%FY2025 · since FY2016: 14.9% → 17.2%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 17.2% | +0.1 pp |
| FY2024 | 17.1% | +5.9 pp |
| FY2023 | 11.2% | +2.2 pp |
| FY2022 | 9.0% | -0.4 pp |
| FY2021 | 9.4% | -2.6 pp |
| FY2020 | 12.1% | -3.0 pp |
| FY2019 | 15.0% | +3.3 pp |
| FY2018 | 11.7% | -2.9 pp |
| FY2017 | 14.6% | -0.3 pp |
| FY2016 | 14.9% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice