Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) Return on equity 2016–2025
Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
11.8%FY2025 · since FY2016: 19.8% → 11.8%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 11.8% | +4.0 pp |
| FY2024 | 7.8% | +2.8 pp |
| FY2023 | 5.0% | +0.8 pp |
| FY2022 | 4.2% | -5.2 pp |
| FY2021 | 9.4% | +0.9 pp |
| FY2020 | 8.5% | -3.2 pp |
| FY2019 | 11.7% | -1.9 pp |
| FY2018 | 13.6% | -2.9 pp |
| FY2017 | 16.5% | -3.3 pp |
| FY2016 | 19.8% | — |
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