Bloom Energy Corporation (BE) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 1.89%
Is Bloom Energy Corporation’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Bloom Energy Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 1.89% is 128% above its 5-year average of -6.80%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-17.81%–1.89%).
As of Sunday, June 21, 2026. 28.14% above its 12-month average of 1.48%.
BE Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
BE Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
BE Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
BE Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
1.89%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
1.48%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
-6.32%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
-6.80%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
-14.43%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
N/A
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+28.14%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+129.89%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+127.81%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+113.10%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
BE Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom Energy Corporation (BE) | $93.56B | 1.89% | 1.48% | -6.32% | -6.80% |
| General Dynamics Corporation (GD)vs › | $94.65B | 10.58% | 10.30% | 9.74% | 9.56% |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)vs › | $89.25B | 10.40% | 11.21% | 13.32% | 13.95% |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs › | $88.36B | 8.68% | 7.82% | 7.36% | 6.62% |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI)vs › | $98.92B | 11.41% | 12.55% | 9.89% | 10.37% |
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)vs › | $87.31B | 24.66% | 32.02% | 35.59% | 31.77% |
| CSX Corporation (CSX)vs › | $84.79B | 8.40% | 9.30% | 10.17% | 9.93% |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs › | $84.38B | 7.26% | 6.33% | 6.09% | 7.58% |
| 3M Company (MMM)vs › | $83.76B | 11.53% | 12.46% | 10.54% | 11.94% |
| Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR)vs › | $105.38B | 7.07% | 7.53% | 7.36% | 7.14% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
1.9%
ROE
0.7%
Bloom Energy Corporation 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
Bloom Energy Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for BE stock is 1.89%.
- Is Bloom Energy Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Bloom Energy Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 1.89% is 128% above its 5-year average of -6.80%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-17.81%–1.89%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BE stock is 1.48%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BE stock is -6.32%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BE stock is -6.80%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BE stock is -14.43%.
Bloom Energy Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.89% |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.06% |
| 2023-12-31 | -10.43% |
| 2022-12-31 | -17.81% |
| 2021-12-31 | -8.14% |
| 2020-12-31 | -7.35% |
| 2019-12-31 | -21.47% |
| 2018-12-31 | -14.98% |
| 2017-12-31 | -16.55% |
| 2016-12-31 | -25.33% |
| 2015-12-31 | -39.61% |
| 2014-12-31 | -30.89% |
Related Metrics
About Bloom Energy Corporation
Bloom Energy Corporation engineers, produces, markets, and installs cutting-edge solid-oxide fuel cell systems designed for on-site electricity generation, serving clients both within the United States and internationally. Their core offering, the Bloom Energy Server, is an advanced power platform capable of converting various fuels, including natural gas, biogas, hydrogen, or a blend of these, directly into electricity using an electrochemical process that eliminates the need for combustion. The company provides its solutions to a wide array of critical infrastructure applications, such as data centers, hospitals, healthcare manufacturing and biotechnology facilities, grocery and hardware stores, banks, and telecommunication centers. Originally founded as Ion America Corp., the company adopted the name Bloom Energy Corporation in September 2006. Established in 2001, Bloom Energy Corporation's headquarters are situated in San Jose, California.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- K. R. Sridhar