Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 3.24%
Is Consolidated Edison, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Consolidated Edison, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3.24% is in line with its 5-year average of 3.54%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.10%–4.13%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) is 3.24% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 3.57% (3.36%).
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ED Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
3.24%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
3.36%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
3.27%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
3.54%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
3.78%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
3.79%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
3.96%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.57%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.77%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-8.43%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-14.22%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-14.40%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-18.08%
ED Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | — | 3.24% | 3.36% | 3.27% | 3.54% |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $37.14B | 5.25% | 4.70% | 4.31% | 4.21% |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $46.67B | 3.97% | 3.95% | 3.68% | 3.14% |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $48.76B | 3.77% | 3.71% | 3.95% | 3.99% |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR) | $50.95B | 3.55% | 3.37% | 3.76% | 3.53% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) | $28.13B | 4.58% | 4.67% | 4.43% | 4.37% |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $58.73B | 3.41% | 3.13% | 2.58% | 2.44% |
| Sempra (SRE) | $59.53B | 2.56% | 2.75% | 3.19% | 3.51% |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) | $18.91B | 4.12% | 4.10% | 4.40% | 4.42% |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) | $69.93B | 4.71% | 4.83% | 4.51% | 4.30% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
3.2%
ROE
8.4%
Consolidated Edison, 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
Consolidated Edison, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for ED stock is 3.24%.
- Is Consolidated Edison, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Consolidated Edison, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3.24% is in line with its 5-year average of 3.54%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.10%–4.13%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ED stock is 3.36%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ED stock is 3.27%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ED stock is 3.54%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ED stock is 3.78%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ED stock is 3.79%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ED stock is 3.96%.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 3.24% |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.48% |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.10% |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.24% |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.04% |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.13% |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.00% |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.86% |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.68% |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.77% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.01% |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.18% |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.96% |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.10% |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.11% |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.66% |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.10% |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.54% |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.83% |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.39% |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.64% |
| 2004-12-31 | 4.30% |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.09% |
| 2002-12-31 | 5.22% |
| 2001-12-31 | 6.31% |
| 2000-12-31 | 5.87% |
| 1999-12-31 | 6.51% |
| 1998-12-31 | 6.97% |
| 1997-12-31 | 6.80% |
| 1996-12-31 | 6.84% |
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About Consolidated Edison, Inc.
Consolidated Edison, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, primarily operates in the regulated sectors of electricity, natural gas, and steam distribution across the United States. The company supplies electric power to approximately 3.5 million households and businesses in New York City and Westchester County. It also delivers natural gas to about 1.1 million customers located in Manhattan, the Bronx, specific parts of Queens, and Westchester County, while providing steam services to around 1,555 clients in certain Manhattan areas. Beyond these core regions, Consolidated Edison extends its electricity provision to roughly 300,000 customers in southeastern New York and northern New Jersey, and serves approximately 100,000 natural gas consumers in southeastern New York. Its extensive operational framework encompasses 533 circuit miles of transmission lines and 15 transmission substations. For distribution, it manages 64 substations, 87,564 in-service line transformers, 3,924 pole miles of overhead lines, and 2,291 miles of underground cabling. The natural gas network further includes 4,350 miles of main pipelines and 377,971 service connections. The company also engages in owning, operating, and developing projects for renewable energy and broader energy infrastructure. Furthermore, it offers a range of energy-related products and services to both wholesale and retail markets, and strategically invests in new electric and gas transmission ventures. Its electricity sales are predominantly directed toward industrial, commercial, residential, and governmental clients. Established in 1823, Consolidated Edison's corporate headquarters are situated in New York, New York.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Electric
- CEO
- Timothy Cawley