Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 12.42%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 12.42% is 21% below its 5-year average of 15.77%, near the low end of its 5-year range (9.58%–28.65%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 2.94% above its 12-month average of 12.07%.
BHP Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
BHP Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
BHP Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
BHP Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
12.42%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
12.07%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
17.48%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
15.77%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
11.36%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
10.47%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
12.80%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.94%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-28.95%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-21.23%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+9.37%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+18.61%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-2.94%
BHP Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHP Group Limited (BHP) | $205.82B | 12.42% | 12.07% | 17.48% | 15.77% |
| Linde plc (LIN)vs › | $240.38B | 8.97% | 9.08% | 8.50% | 7.23% |
| Rio Tinto Group (RIO)vs › | $152.24B | 9.18% | 10.93% | 12.42% | 14.45% |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs › | $142.89B | 23.14% | 21.87% | 19.41% | 18.53% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $102.62B | 12.23% | 10.17% | -2.70% | -0.68% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $89.60B | 7.77% | 8.29% | 8.87% | 8.45% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $84.86B | 15.21% | 15.30% | 14.71% | 14.42% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $79.83B | 11.95% | 11.88% | 10.14% | 9.59% |
| CRH plc (CRH)vs › | $75.05B | 8.16% | 8.55% | 8.69% | 7.83% |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $64.27B | 6.85% | 10.48% | 13.43% | 16.51% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
12.4%
ROE
42.9%
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
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for BHP stock is 12.42%.
- Is BHP Group Limited's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 12.42% is 21% below its 5-year average of 15.77%, near the low end of its 5-year range (9.58%–28.65%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BHP stock is 12.07%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BHP stock is 17.48%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BHP stock is 15.77%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BHP stock is 11.36%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BHP stock is 10.47%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BHP stock is 12.80%.
BHP Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | 12.42% |
| 2024-06-30 | 11.71% |
| 2023-06-30 | 17.14% |
| 2022-06-30 | 28.65% |
| 2021-06-30 | 15.10% |
| 2020-06-30 | 9.58% |
| 2019-06-30 | 11.29% |
| 2018-06-30 | 8.33% |
| 2017-06-30 | 7.04% |
| 2016-06-30 | -0.44% |
| 2015-06-30 | 4.10% |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.68% |
| 2013-06-30 | 11.81% |
| 2012-06-30 | 18.93% |
| 2011-06-30 | 29.08% |
| 2010-06-30 | 15.91% |
| 2009-06-30 | 12.54% |
| 2008-06-30 | 26.06% |
| 2007-06-30 | 27.93% |
| 2006-06-30 | 17.19% |
| 2005-06-30 | 12.82% |
| 2004-06-30 | 10.33% |
| 2003-06-30 | 5.63% |
| 2002-06-30 | 6.27% |
| 2001-06-30 | 3.43% |
| 2000-06-30 | -7.15% |
| 1999-05-31 | -15.48% |
| 1998-05-31 | -11.76% |
| 1997-05-31 | -0.65% |
| 1996-05-31 | 2.11% |
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About BHP Group Limited
BHP Group Limited is a prominent global natural resources enterprise with operations spanning multiple continents, including Australia, Europe, Asia (encompassing China, Japan, India, South Korea, and other regions), North America, and South America. The company's primary activities are organized into distinct divisions: Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal. Its extensive mining portfolio includes the extraction of a wide array of minerals such as copper, uranium, gold, zinc, lead, molybdenum, silver, iron ore, and cobalt, alongside the production of both metallurgical and thermal (energy) coal. In addition to these core endeavors, BHP is also engaged in the integrated process of nickel production—from mining to smelting and refining—and is actively pursuing potash development initiatives. The company further offers a variety of support functions, including towing, freight services, marketing and trading, marketing assistance, finance, and administrative services. Founded in 1851, BHP Group Limited maintains its corporate headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Industrial Materials
- CEO
- Mike Henry