Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 9.80%
Is Duolingo, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Duolingo, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.80% is 375% above its 5-year average of -3.57%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-14.15%–9.80%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 22.04% above its 12-month average of 8.03%.
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DUOL Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
9.80%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
8.03%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
0.75%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
-3.57%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
-5.94%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
-5.94%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
-5.94%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+22.04%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1198.01%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+374.64%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+264.98%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+264.98%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+264.98%
DUOL Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) | $5.77B | 9.80% | 8.03% | 0.75% | -3.57% |
| UiPath Inc. (PATH) | $5.64B | 2.68% | -2.37% | -7.13% | -12.37% |
| Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) | $5.09B | 217.84% | 106.26% | 21.80% | -4.39% |
| AXT, Inc. (AXTI) | $4.10B | -5.41% | -5.07% | -3.35% | -1.39% |
| ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (ZI) | $3.42B | 2.48% | 2.02% | 1.51% | 1.59% |
| Bill.com Holdings, Inc. (BILL) | $3.16B | -1.11% | -2.25% | -3.68% | -3.60% |
| DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU) | $8.49B | 12.04% | 10.56% | 4.33% | -0.20% |
| Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (ICHR) | $2.93B | -4.73% | -2.80% | 0.50% | 3.01% |
| HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS) | $9.58B | 0.31% | -0.05% | -3.75% | -3.62% |
| C3.ai, Inc. (AI) | $1.55B | -68.71% | -52.41% | -42.17% | -32.24% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
9.8%
ROE
30.4%
Duolingo, 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
Duolingo, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for DUOL stock is 9.80%.
- Is Duolingo, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Duolingo, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.80% is 375% above its 5-year average of -3.57%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-14.15%–9.80%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DUOL stock is 8.03%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DUOL stock is 0.75%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DUOL stock is -3.57%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DUOL stock is -5.94%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DUOL stock is -5.94%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DUOL stock is -5.94%.
Duolingo, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 9.80% |
| 2024-12-31 | 6.26% |
| 2023-12-31 | -1.72% |
| 2022-12-31 | -11.32% |
| 2021-12-31 | -10.28% |
| 2020-12-31 | -14.15% |
| 2019-12-31 | -20.17% |
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About Duolingo, Inc.
Duolingo, Inc. builds and operates an online platform and a mobile application dedicated to language learning, catering to audiences in both the United States and China. The company's comprehensive curriculum spans 40 diverse languages, featuring prominent options such as Spanish, English, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Chinese, and Portuguese, among others. Furthermore, it offers a digital examination for assessing language proficiency. This enterprise was founded in 2011 and its main offices are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
- CEO
- Luis Alfonso von Ahn Arellano