Dow Inc. (DOW) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 0.51%
Is Dow Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Dow Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 0.51% is 91% below its 5-year average of 5.41%, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.51%–12.29%).
As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 72.73% below its 12-month average of 1.87%.
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DOW Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
DOW Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
DOW Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
0.51%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
1.87%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
4.25%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
5.41%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
-0.75%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
-0.75%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
-0.75%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-72.73%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-88.01%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-90.56%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+168.00%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+168.00%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+168.00%
DOW Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Inc. (DOW) | $24.40B | 0.51% | 1.87% | 4.25% | 5.41% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $19.98B | 3.19% | 2.91% | -1.44% | -0.11% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $19.78B | 2.18% | 2.86% | 3.62% | 3.63% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) | $18.83B | 3.98% | 5.79% | 4.14% | 3.44% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $18.15B | 6.12% | 3.51% | 1.90% | 2.78% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | 1.24% | 5.50% | 14.46% | 8.82% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $37.17B | 8.02% | 7.30% | 6.97% | 6.71% |
| MP Materials Corp. (MP) | $10.25B | -2.36% | -3.92% | 1.14% | 1.71% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $60.66B | 6.74% | 7.30% | 14.93% | 15.58% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $62.71B | -1.82% | 4.05% | 5.72% | 6.36% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
0.5%
ROE
-18.1%
Dow 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
Dow Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for DOW stock is 0.51%.
- Is Dow Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Dow Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 0.51% is 91% below its 5-year average of 5.41%, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.51%–12.29%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DOW stock is 1.87%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DOW stock is 4.25%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DOW stock is 5.41%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DOW stock is -0.75%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DOW stock is -0.75%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DOW stock is -0.75%.
Dow Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.51% |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.23% |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.19% |
| 2022-12-31 | 8.08% |
| 2021-12-31 | 12.29% |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.13% |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.02% |
| 2018-12-31 | 6.80% |
| 2017-12-31 | -54.50% |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.00% |
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About Dow Inc.
Dow Inc. is a global leader in materials science, delivering diverse solutions for key industries such as packaging, infrastructure development, mobility, and consumer products. The company's reach extends across numerous regions, including the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings. The Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment is responsible for producing foundational chemicals like ethylene, propylene, and aromatics, along with a range of polymers including polyethylene, polyolefin elastomers, ethylene vinyl acetate, and ethylene propylene diene monomer rubbers. The Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment offers a broad spectrum of products, from ethylene and propylene oxides, propylene glycol, and polyether polyols to aromatic isocyanates and comprehensive polyurethane systems. This division also provides coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and composite materials, alongside essential chemicals such as caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, and vinyl chloride monomers. Additionally, it supplies specialized products like cellulose ethers, redispersible latex powders, and acrylic emulsions. The Performance Materials & Coatings division focuses on architectural and industrial paint and coating solutions, catering to diverse applications including maintenance, protective finishes, wood, metal packaging, traffic markings, thermal paper, and leather goods. This segment also develops high-performance silicones, specialty materials, and the necessary feedstocks and intermediates for silicone production. In addition to its core materials science endeavors, Dow Inc. also engages in the property and casualty insurance, and reinsurance businesses. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- CEO
- James R. Fitterling