The profitability of Belgian banks remained stable between 2014 and 2023, reaching a level that was on par with profits from before the financial crisis. As of 2023, the return on assets (ROA) of the Belgian banking industry was 0.88 percent, which was a significant increase compared to 2020. The ROA shows the average per-euro profit banks earned on their assets. It is calculated by dividing a company's net after-tax income by total assets. Financial analysts frequently apply this as a key financial indicator, as banks rely on loans and money flow as their business model. As such, it is said that even a profit of one percent could be a significant number for a bank.
Return on assets ratio (ROA) of the banking industry in Belgium from 2007 to 2023
Figures refer to domestic banking groups and stand-alone banks, foreign (EU and non-EU) controlled subsidiaries and foreign (EU and non-EU) controlled branches.
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ECB. (June 13, 2024). Return on assets ratio (ROA) of the banking industry in Belgium from 2007 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1086551/roa-of-the-banking-sector-in-belgium/
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Return on assets ratio (ROA) of the banking industry in Belgium from 2007 to 2023 [Graph], ECB, June 13, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1086551/roa-of-the-banking-sector-in-belgium/
