Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 26.89%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 26.89% is 570% above its 5-year average of -5.72%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-65.89%–26.89%).
As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 95.56% above its 12-month average of 13.75%.
GF Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
GF Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
GF Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
GF Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
26.89%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
13.75%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
-9.44%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
-5.72%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
-0.46%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
N/A
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+95.56%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+384.78%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+570.10%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+5992.23%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
GF Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF) | $189.09M | 26.89% | 13.75% | -9.44% | -5.72% |
| Franklin Universal Trust (FT)vs › | $202.06M | 8.38% | 10.51% | 4.68% | 4.95% |
| DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT)vs › | $157.89M | 17.94% | -32.52% | -33.08% | -20.92% |
| Blackrock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (BMN)vs › | $157.87M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Global X - MSCI Colombia ETF (COLO)vs › | $120.19M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Isabella Bank Corporation (ISBA)vs › | $292.13M | 4.45% | 4.27% | 5.52% | 5.21% |
| BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)vs › | $316.59M | 4.57% | 5.10% | 3.12% | 1.85% |
| CYBER HORNET S&P 500 and Bitcoin 75/25 Strategy ETF (ZZZ)vs › | $5.89M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lufax Holding Ltd (LU)vs › | $515.70M | -0.21% | -0.21% | 3.46% | 4.01% |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI)vs › | $659.68M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
26.9%
ROE
17.2%
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
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for GF stock is 26.89%.
- Is The New Germany Fund, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 26.89% is 570% above its 5-year average of -5.72%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-65.89%–26.89%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GF stock is 13.75%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GF stock is -9.44%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GF stock is -5.72%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GF stock is -0.46%.
GF Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 26.89% |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.61% |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.62% |
| 2022-12-31 | -65.89% |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.57% |
| 2020-12-31 | -0.12% |
| 2019-12-31 | 26.73% |
| 2018-12-31 | -30.36% |
| 2017-12-31 | 31.34% |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.79% |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.80% |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.42% |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.09% |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.42% |
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About The New Germany Fund, Inc.
The New Germany Fund Inc. functions as a closed-ended equity investment vehicle, originally established by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. and currently overseen by Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH. Its primary objective is to allocate capital within the public stock markets of Germany, seeking out opportunities in shares of companies operating across a diverse range of industries. The fund predominantly focuses its investments on small and mid-capitalization (SMC) firms. To assess its portfolio's returns, the fund utilizes the Midcap Market Performance Index as its benchmark. This fund was founded on January 16, 1990, and is legally registered in Germany.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- CEO
- Linda Lonneberg