Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 11.40%
Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 11.40% is 24% above its 5-year average of 9.21%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.17%–12.41%).
As of Friday, June 19, 2026. 3.18% below its 12-month average of 11.78%.
DRI Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
DRI Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
DRI Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
DRI Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
11.40%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
11.78%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
11.98%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
9.21%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
11.49%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
10.59%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
11.63%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.18%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.82%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+23.71%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-0.79%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+7.62%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-1.95%
DRI Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) | $24.45B | 11.40% | 11.78% | 11.98% | 9.21% |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $25.19B | 19.62% | 16.36% | 13.47% | 12.81% |
| Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)vs › | $23.18B | 3.59% | 2.54% | 6.03% | 6.85% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $20.76B | -27.94% | -30.63% | -36.01% | -31.54% |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $19.93B | 19.72% | 18.30% | 13.92% | 11.69% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $19.61B | 22.76% | 24.69% | 27.60% | 23.95% |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $19.50B | -7.64% | -2.55% | 2.23% | 2.89% |
| Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs › | $17.75B | 2.26% | 3.28% | 0.86% | -3.41% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $31.22B | 10.25% | 9.22% | 9.50% | 9.23% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $32.28B | 13.82% | 13.03% | 8.02% | 3.41% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
11.4%
ROE
52.5%
Darden Restaurants, 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
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for DRI stock is 11.40%.
- Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 11.40% is 24% above its 5-year average of 9.21%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.17%–12.41%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DRI stock is 11.78%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DRI stock is 11.98%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DRI stock is 9.21%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DRI stock is 11.49%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DRI stock is 10.59%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DRI stock is 11.63%.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-25 | 11.40% |
| 2024-05-26 | 12.15% |
| 2023-05-31 | 12.41% |
| 2022-05-29 | 11.95% |
| 2021-05-30 | 7.21% |
| 2020-05-31 | 0.17% |
| 2019-05-31 | 17.29% |
| 2018-05-31 | 18.71% |
| 2017-05-31 | 12.81% |
| 2016-05-31 | 14.66% |
| 2015-05-31 | 7.64% |
| 2014-05-31 | 5.41% |
| 2013-05-31 | 6.09% |
| 2012-05-31 | 7.52% |
| 2011-05-31 | 12.63% |
| 2010-05-31 | 11.43% |
| 2009-05-31 | 11.02% |
| 2008-05-31 | 11.42% |
| 2007-05-31 | 20.10% |
| 2006-05-31 | 17.55% |
| 2005-05-31 | 14.60% |
| 2004-05-31 | 12.17% |
| 2003-05-31 | 12.57% |
| 2002-05-31 | 13.57% |
| 2001-05-31 | 12.93% |
| 2000-05-31 | 12.90% |
| 1999-05-31 | 10.59% |
| 1998-05-31 | 7.66% |
| 1997-05-31 | 3.77% |
| 1996-05-31 | 8.01% |
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About Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, focuses on the ownership and operation of full-service dining establishments across both the United States and Canada. As of May 29, 2022, the company's extensive portfolio comprised 1,867 directly managed restaurants. These included a significant presence from its flagship brands: 884 Olive Garden outlets, 546 LongHorn Steakhouse locations, 172 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 85 Yard House venues, 62 Capital Grille branches, 45 Seasons 52 restaurants, 42 Bahama Breeze sites, 28 Eddie V's Prime Seafood establishments, and 3 Capital Burger eateries. In addition to its owned operations, Darden also oversees 60 franchised restaurants, specifically 35 Olive Garden units, 18 LongHorn Steakhouse units, 4 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 2 Capital Grille locations, and 1 Bahama Breeze restaurant. The company, which originated in 1968, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Ricardo Cardenas