EQUITY RESIDENTIAL (EQR) Return on equity 2016–2019
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL (EQR) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
9.4%FY2019 · since FY2016: 42.0% → 9.4%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | 9.4% | +2.9 pp |
| FY2018 | 6.5% | +0.6 pp |
| FY2017 | 5.9% | -36.1 pp |
| FY2016 | 42.0% | — |
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