Cummins Inc. (CMI) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 11.41%
Is Cummins Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Cummins Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 11.41% is 10% above its 5-year average of 10.37%, near the high end of its 5-year range (4.30%–13.70%).
As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 9.12% below its 12-month average of 12.55%.
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CMI Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
11.41%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
12.55%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
9.89%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
10.37%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
11.56%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
13.19%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
13.06%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-9.12%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+15.40%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+10.08%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-1.34%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-13.52%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-12.67%
CMI Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummins Inc. (CMI) | $100.11B | 11.41% | 12.55% | 9.89% | 10.37% |
| General Dynamics Corporation (GD)vs › | $98.89B | 10.58% | 10.30% | 9.74% | 9.56% |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)vs › | $89.36B | 10.40% | 11.21% | 13.32% | 13.95% |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs › | $88.74B | 8.68% | 7.82% | 7.36% | 6.62% |
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)vs › | $88.15B | 24.66% | 32.02% | 35.59% | 31.77% |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs › | $84.89B | 7.26% | 6.33% | 6.09% | 7.58% |
| CSX Corporation (CSX)vs › | $84.68B | 8.40% | 9.30% | 10.17% | 9.93% |
| 3M Company (MMM)vs › | $83.05B | 11.53% | 12.46% | 10.54% | 11.94% |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)vs › | $120.24B | 13.69% | 12.91% | 11.49% | 10.97% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)vs › | $122.84B | 17.39% | 16.86% | 18.35% | 18.91% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
11.4%
ROE
21.6%
Cummins Inc. 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
Cummins Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Cummins Inc. (CMI)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for CMI stock is 11.41%.
- Is Cummins Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Cummins Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 11.41% is 10% above its 5-year average of 10.37%, near the high end of its 5-year range (4.30%–13.70%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Cummins Inc. (CMI)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CMI stock is 12.55%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Cummins Inc. (CMI)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CMI stock is 9.89%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Cummins Inc. (CMI)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CMI stock is 10.37%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Cummins Inc. (CMI)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CMI stock is 11.56%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Cummins Inc. (CMI)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CMI stock is 13.19%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Cummins Inc. (CMI)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CMI stock is 13.06%.
Cummins Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 11.41% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.70% |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.30% |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.14% |
| 2021-12-31 | 12.28% |
| 2020-12-31 | 10.36% |
| 2019-12-31 | 15.01% |
| 2018-12-31 | 16.33% |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.65% |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.92% |
| 2015-12-31 | 13.11% |
| 2014-12-31 | 14.22% |
| 2013-12-31 | 13.78% |
| 2012-12-31 | 18.18% |
| 2011-12-31 | 24.30% |
| 2010-12-31 | 15.63% |
| 2009-12-31 | 8.03% |
| 2008-12-31 | 14.85% |
| 2007-12-31 | 13.93% |
| 2006-12-31 | 15.16% |
| 2005-12-31 | 11.54% |
| 2004-12-31 | 7.89% |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.01% |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.18% |
| 2001-12-31 | -1.02% |
| 2000-12-31 | 2.73% |
| 1999-12-31 | 7.11% |
| 1998-12-31 | 2.30% |
| 1997-12-31 | 7.20% |
| 1996-12-31 | 6.27% |
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About Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc. is a global innovator in power solutions, responsible for the design, manufacturing, distribution, and maintenance of a broad array of diesel and natural gas engines, alongside cutting-edge electric and hybrid powertrains, and associated components. Its operations are strategically divided into five segments: Engine, Distribution, Components, Power Systems, and New Power. The company's extensive engine portfolio, available under the Cummins brand and others, powers a vast range of heavy and medium-duty applications, including commercial trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, light-duty automobiles, construction and mining equipment, marine vessels, railway systems, oil and gas operations, defense, and agriculture. Complementing these engines, Cummins provides both new and remanufactured parts and comprehensive servicing. Beyond its core engine offerings, Cummins delivers sophisticated power generation systems, high-horsepower engines, and specialized application engineering. It also offers custom-designed assemblies, retail and wholesale aftermarket components, and expert repair services conducted both in-shop and on-site. The company's technological scope extends to emission control solutions, turbochargers, a variety of filtration systems (for air, fuel, lubricants, and hydraulics), coolants, fuel additives, and advanced electronic control modules, sensors, and supporting software. Fuel systems, both new and reconditioned, are also a key part of their product line, as are automated transmissions. For electrical power generation, Cummins provides standby and primary power generators, complete with controls, paralleling systems, and transfer switches, featuring products like Stamford and AVK A/C alternators. Embracing future energy demands, the company is a frontrunner in electrified power systems, encompassing battery technologies, fuel cells, and hydrogen production. This includes a robust offering of filtration, aftertreatment, control, air handling systems, automated transmissions, electric power generation, and battery solutions. Cummins distributes its diverse product range to original equipment manufacturers, an extensive network of distributors and dealers, and various other clientele worldwide. Founded in 1919 as the Cummins Engine Company, the enterprise adopted its current name, Cummins Inc., in 2001 and maintains its headquarters in Columbus, Indiana.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Jennifer W. Rumsey