ABB Ltd (ABBNY) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 15.49%
Is ABB Ltd’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
ABB Ltd's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 15.49% is 22% above its 5-year average of 12.67%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.40%–17.76%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 1.84% above its 12-month average of 15.21%.
ABBNY Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
ABBNY Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
ABBNY Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
ABBNY Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
15.49%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
15.21%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
13.96%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
12.67%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
10.18%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
10.54%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
11.91%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.84%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+10.96%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+22.29%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+52.17%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+46.89%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+30.08%
ABBNY Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABB Ltd (ABBNY) | $191.84B | 15.49% | 15.21% | 13.96% | 12.67% |
| The Boeing Company (BA)vs › | $170.83B | -6.67% | -11.95% | -8.08% | -8.72% |
| Deere & Company (DE)vs › | $159.79B | 7.13% | 7.13% | 9.73% | 9.30% |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)vs › | $157.37B | 13.14% | 13.05% | 11.55% | 10.10% |
| Siemens Energy AG (SMEGF)vs › | $156.01B | 9.12% | 8.91% | -0.69% | -2.04% |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)vs › | $153.54B | 11.70% | 11.65% | 11.67% | 11.45% |
| Siemens AG (SIEGY)vs › | $238.59B | 5.37% | 6.08% | 5.69% | 5.11% |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON)vs › | $140.91B | 9.22% | 9.07% | 9.79% | 9.60% |
| RTX Corporation (RTX)vs › | $251.01B | 6.49% | 5.57% | 4.45% | 3.27% |
| Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT)vs › | $120.63B | 18.55% | 16.59% | 12.18% | 10.40% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
15.5%
ROE
33.5%
ABB Ltd Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
ABB Ltd Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for ABBNY stock is 15.49%.
- Is ABB Ltd's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- ABB Ltd's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 15.49% is 22% above its 5-year average of 12.67%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.40%–17.76%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ABBNY stock is 15.21%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ABBNY stock is 13.96%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ABBNY stock is 12.67%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ABBNY stock is 10.18%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ABBNY stock is 10.54%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ABB Ltd (ABBNY)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ABBNY stock is 11.91%.
ABB Ltd Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 15.49% |
| 2024-12-31 | 14.93% |
| 2023-12-31 | 15.21% |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.21% |
| 2021-12-31 | 17.76% |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.40% |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.99% |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.90% |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.08% |
| 2016-12-31 | 8.83% |
| 2015-12-31 | 8.17% |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.74% |
| 2013-12-31 | 9.98% |
| 2012-12-31 | 9.32% |
| 2011-12-31 | 14.22% |
| 2010-12-31 | 13.49% |
| 2009-12-31 | 15.38% |
| 2008-12-31 | 21.96% |
| 2007-12-31 | 19.94% |
| 2006-12-31 | 13.49% |
| 2005-12-31 | 10.57% |
| 2004-12-31 | 5.91% |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.80% |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.78% |
| 2001-12-31 | 2.13% |
| 2000-12-31 | 4.07% |
| 1999-12-31 | 4.48% |
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About ABB Ltd
ABB Ltd, established in 1883 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, operates as a global technology pioneer, delivering electrification, automation, robotics, and motion products and solutions. The company caters to a diverse international clientele across utilities, industrial, transportation, and infrastructure sectors. Its Electrification segment provides a comprehensive array of offerings, including electric vehicle charging infrastructure, renewable power solutions, modular substation packages, distribution automation products, various types of switchgear and panel boards, UPS systems, circuit breakers, measuring and sensing devices, control products, wiring accessories, and advanced intelligent home and building solutions. The Robotics & Discrete Automation segment specializes in industrial robots, specialized software, autonomous mobile robotics, and complete robotic solutions, alongside field services, spare parts, and digital support. This segment also incorporates programmable logic controllers, industrial PCs, servo motion control, advanced transport systems, and machine vision into its technological solutions. The Motion segment is dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and marketing drives, motors, generators, and traction converters, all of which are instrumental in fostering a low-carbon future for industries, urban environments, infrastructure projects, and transportation systems. Finally, ABB's Process Automation segment develops and supplies critical control technologies, sophisticated process control software, manufacturing execution systems, and a broad spectrum of sensing, measurement, and analytical instrumentation. This segment also provides marine propulsion systems and turbochargers, augmented by essential services such as remote monitoring, preventive maintenance, asset performance management, emission monitoring, and cybersecurity. The firm's expansive customer base encompasses a multitude of industries, including aluminum, automotive, battery manufacturing, buildings and infrastructure, cement, chemical, data centers, food and beverage, life sciences, marine, mining, oil and gas, ports, power generation, printing, pulp and paper, railway, smart cities, water management, and wind power.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- Morten Wierod