Basis: Latest reported fiscal year. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 23.63% is 22% below its 4-year average of 30.17%, near the low end of its 4-year range (23.52%–40.78%).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, January 31, 2026. 0.23% above its 12-month average of 23.57%.
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
23.63%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
23.57%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
24.83%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
30.17%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
24.09%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
28.50%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
26.84%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.23%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.85%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-21.69%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-1.90%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-17.09%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-11.95%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
9.44%
median of 81 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+150.32%
vs the sector median at left
The Buckle, Inc.
Market Cap
$2.34B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
23.63%
TTM Avg
23.57%
3Y Avg
24.83%
5Y Avg
30.17%
Market Cap
$2.14B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
3.75%
TTM Avg
4.04%
3Y Avg
4.43%
5Y Avg
4.94%
Market Cap
$2.08B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
N/A
TTM Avg
-44.34%
3Y Avg
-41.65%
5Y Avg
-39.36%
Market Cap
$2.78B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
6.98%
TTM Avg
8.63%
3Y Avg
8.70%
5Y Avg
9.31%
Market Cap
$3.16B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
-1.57%
TTM Avg
-1.57%
3Y Avg
-2.03%
5Y Avg
1.79%
Market Cap
$1.44B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
5.29%
TTM Avg
5.29%
3Y Avg
9.23%
5Y Avg
11.41%
Market Cap
$1.31B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
11.42%
TTM Avg
10.07%
3Y Avg
12.86%
5Y Avg
11.06%
Market Cap
$775.31M
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
1.63%
TTM Avg
0.89%
3Y Avg
-7.79%
5Y Avg
-3.43%
Market Cap
$4.08B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
4.73%
TTM Avg
5.31%
3Y Avg
9.89%
5Y Avg
10.24%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) | $2.34B | 23.63% | 23.57% | 24.83% | 30.17% |
| Kohl's Corporation (KSS)vs › | $2.14B | 3.75% | 4.04% | 4.43% | 4.94% |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID)vs › | $2.08B | N/A | -44.34% | -41.65% | -39.36% |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)vs › | $2.78B | 6.98% | 8.63% | 8.70% | 9.31% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs › | $3.16B | -1.57% | -1.57% | -2.03% | 1.79% |
| Carter's Inc. (CRI)vs › | $1.44B | 5.29% | 5.29% | 9.23% | 11.41% |
| Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT)vs › | $1.31B | 11.42% | 10.07% | 12.86% | 11.06% |
| Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF)vs › | $775.31M | 1.63% | 0.89% | -7.79% | -3.43% |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs › | $4.08B | 4.73% | 5.31% | 9.89% | 10.24% |
| Studio City International Holdings Limited (MSC)vs › | $82.81M | 2.68% | 2.02% | -1.30% | -3.52% |
ROIC
23.6%
ROE
48.3%
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
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 23.63% |
| 2025-02-01 | 23.52% |
| 2024-02-03 | 27.35% |
| 2023-01-28 | 35.59% |
| 2022-01-29 | 40.78% |
| 2021-01-30 | 15.93% |
| 2020-02-01 | 11.46% |
| 2019-01-31 | 16.25% |
| 2018-01-31 | 19.59% |
| 2017-01-31 | 19.90% |
| 2016-01-31 | 30.96% |
| 2015-01-31 | 38.23% |
| 2014-01-31 | 37.93% |
| 2013-01-31 | 46.44% |
| 2012-01-31 | 35.29% |
| 2011-01-31 | 33.18% |
| 2010-01-31 | 31.34% |
| 2009-01-31 | 27.32% |
| 2008-01-31 | 18.59% |
| 2007-01-31 | 15.68% |
| 2006-01-31 | 14.60% |
| 2005-01-31 | 11.22% |
| 2004-01-31 | 10.23% |
| 2003-01-31 | 10.95% |
| 2002-01-31 | 12.71% |
| 2001-01-31 | 16.60% |
| 2000-01-31 | 21.89% |
| 1999-01-31 | 22.28% |
| 1998-01-31 | 20.56% |
| 1997-01-31 | 16.44% |
