ROE in the transport and logistics sector in Europe 2019-2025, by industry
In Western Europe, the average return on equity (ROE) in the transportation sector was around 15.6 percent. As of January 2025, companies in the air transport industry in Western Europe saw average returns on equity of approximately 30 percent.
Return on equity is an important measure of a company's profitability. ROE is calculated by taking the amount of net income returned as a percentage of the shareholders equity. Return on equity looks at how well a company’s management is using its assets to create profits.