The Boeing Company (BA) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): -6.67%
Is The Boeing Company’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The Boeing Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) of -6.67% is 23% above its 5-year average of -8.72%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-17.22%–-1.76%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Boeing Company (BA) is -6.67% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 44.16% (-11.95%).
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BA Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
-6.67%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
-11.95%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
-8.08%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
-8.72%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
2.17%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
4.92%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
6.93%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+44.16%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+17.48%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+23.48%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-407.76%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-235.66%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-196.21%
BA Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $164.76B | -6.67% | -11.95% | -8.08% | -8.72% |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $159.00B | 11.70% | 11.65% | 11.67% | 11.45% |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $152.34B | 7.13% | 7.13% | 9.73% | 9.30% |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $146.50B | 13.14% | 13.05% | 11.55% | 10.10% |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $130.57B | 9.22% | 9.07% | 9.79% | 9.60% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) | $121.37B | 17.39% | 16.86% | 18.35% | 18.91% |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) | $111.11B | 13.69% | 12.91% | 11.49% | 10.97% |
| Siemens AG (SIEGY) | $228.62B | 5.37% | 6.08% | 5.69% | 5.11% |
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) | $92.38B | 24.66% | 32.02% | 35.59% | 31.77% |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $239.13B | 6.49% | 5.57% | 4.45% | 3.27% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
-6.7%
ROE
37.9%
The Boeing Company 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
The Boeing Company Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Boeing Company (BA)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for BA stock is -6.67%.
- Is The Boeing Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The Boeing Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) of -6.67% is 23% above its 5-year average of -8.72%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-17.22%–-1.76%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Boeing Company (BA)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BA stock is -11.95%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Boeing Company (BA)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BA stock is -8.08%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Boeing Company (BA)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BA stock is -8.72%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Boeing Company (BA)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BA stock is 2.17%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Boeing Company (BA)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BA stock is 4.92%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Boeing Company (BA)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BA stock is 6.93%.
The Boeing Company Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -6.67% |
| 2024-12-31 | -17.22% |
| 2023-12-31 | -1.76% |
| 2022-12-31 | -6.68% |
| 2021-12-31 | -4.21% |
| 2020-12-31 | -15.76% |
| 2019-12-31 | -1.27% |
| 2018-12-31 | 27.69% |
| 2017-12-31 | 23.72% |
| 2016-12-31 | 14.10% |
| 2015-12-31 | 11.90% |
| 2014-12-31 | 13.14% |
| 2013-12-31 | 11.28% |
| 2012-12-31 | 9.16% |
| 2011-12-31 | 10.55% |
| 2010-12-31 | 10.70% |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.41% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.21% |
| 2007-12-31 | 22.42% |
| 2006-12-31 | 16.12% |
| 2005-12-31 | 11.76% |
| 2004-12-31 | 5.41% |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.11% |
| 2002-12-31 | 7.35% |
| 2001-12-31 | 10.56% |
| 2000-12-31 | 8.69% |
| 1999-12-31 | 9.47% |
| 1998-12-31 | 5.21% |
| 1997-12-31 | -0.54% |
| 1996-12-31 | 9.78% |
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About The Boeing Company
The Boeing Company is a global aerospace powerhouse specializing in the design, development, manufacture, sale, and comprehensive support of commercial airliners, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense systems, human space flight, and launch technologies, along with related services across the globe. Its operations are organized into four key segments. The Commercial Airplanes division delivers commercial jet aircraft for passenger and cargo transport, alongside essential fleet support services. The Defense, Space & Security segment concentrates on the research, development, production, and modification of manned and unmanned military aircraft, advanced weapons systems, strategic defense and intelligence solutions (including missile defense, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, cyber, and information solutions), and satellite systems for both governmental and commercial use, encompassing space exploration. The Global Services segment provides a vast array of support, such as supply chain and logistics management, engineering, maintenance, upgrades, spare parts, pilot and maintenance training, technical documentation, and data analytics for its commercial and defense clientele. Lastly, the Boeing Capital segment offers financing services, overseeing a portfolio of equipment under various lease and financing structures. Founded in 1916, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- CEO
- Robert K. Ortberg