InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 22.50%
Is InterDigital, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
InterDigital, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 22.50% is 80% above its 5-year average of 12.50%, near the high end of its 5-year range (4.14%–23.39%).
As of Monday, June 15, 2026. 1.94% below its 12-month average of 22.95%.
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IDCC Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
22.50%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
22.95%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
16.68%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
12.50%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
11.58%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
13.05%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
12.07%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.94%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+34.91%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+79.95%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+94.27%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+72.45%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+86.39%
IDCC Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) | $7.33B | 22.50% | 22.95% | 16.68% | 12.50% |
| DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU)vs › | $8.60B | 12.04% | 10.56% | 4.33% | -0.20% |
| Camtek Ltd. (CAMT)vs › | $8.86B | 10.78% | 11.72% | 11.11% | 10.91% |
| Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)vs › | $5.71B | 9.80% | 8.03% | 0.75% | -3.57% |
| UiPath Inc. (PATH)vs › | $5.61B | 2.68% | -2.37% | -7.13% | -12.37% |
| Genpact Limited (G)vs › | $5.43B | 12.29% | 12.63% | 12.82% | 11.51% |
| Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO)vs › | $9.41B | 9.22% | 9.13% | 11.21% | 15.30% |
| Lyft, Inc. (LYFT)vs › | $5.14B | 217.84% | 106.26% | 21.80% | -4.39% |
| HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS)vs › | $9.63B | 0.31% | -0.05% | -3.75% | -3.62% |
| EPAM Systems, Inc. (EPAM)vs › | $4.98B | 9.82% | 10.25% | 11.31% | 12.79% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
22.5%
ROE
33.2%
InterDigital, 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
InterDigital, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for IDCC stock is 22.50%.
- Is InterDigital, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- InterDigital, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 22.50% is 80% above its 5-year average of 12.50%, near the high end of its 5-year range (4.14%–23.39%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IDCC stock is 22.95%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IDCC stock is 16.68%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IDCC stock is 12.50%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IDCC stock is 11.58%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IDCC stock is 13.05%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IDCC stock is 12.07%.
InterDigital, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 22.50% |
| 2024-12-31 | 23.39% |
| 2023-12-31 | 13.58% |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.24% |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.14% |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.17% |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.55% |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.33% |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.91% |
| 2016-12-31 | 24.29% |
| 2015-12-31 | 10.30% |
| 2014-12-31 | 11.28% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.98% |
| 2012-12-31 | 31.54% |
| 2011-12-31 | 11.74% |
| 2010-12-31 | 21.82% |
| 2009-12-31 | 13.49% |
| 2008-12-31 | 8.53% |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.80% |
| 2006-12-31 | 48.90% |
| 2005-12-31 | 6.85% |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.11% |
| 2003-12-31 | 14.76% |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.33% |
| 2001-12-31 | -16.39% |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.70% |
| 1999-12-31 | 21.63% |
| 1998-12-31 | 44.28% |
| 1997-12-31 | -77.02% |
| 1996-12-31 | -13.25% |
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About InterDigital, Inc.
InterDigital, Inc., through its affiliated companies, specializes in the design and advancement of technologies that facilitate and improve wireless communications across major global regions, including the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Europe. The company furnishes technological solutions applicable to various digital cellular and general wireless products and networks, spanning generations from 2G through 5G, as well as those based on IEEE 802 standards. Its development efforts extend to foundational cellular technologies like CDMA, TDMA, OFDM/OFDMA, and MIMO, which are integral to wireless networks from 2G to 5G and to mobile terminal devices. Additionally, InterDigital's 3GPP technology portfolio addresses emerging areas such as 5G New Radio (NR), beyond 5G (B5G), extended reality (XR) over wireless, and cellular Internet of Things (IoT). The firm also engineers technologies for a wide array of connected consumer electronics, including vehicles, wearables, smart home systems, and drones. Beyond its wireless innovations, InterDigital provides video coding and transmission solutions and actively conducts research and development in artificial intelligence. The company's patented inventions are integrated into numerous products, ranging from personal mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops, to wireless infrastructure equipment, including base stations. These proprietary technologies also power essential components, dongles, and modules for wireless devices, alongside various IoT devices and their accompanying software platforms. As of December 31, 2021, InterDigital boasted an intellectual property portfolio comprising approximately 27,500 granted patents and pending applications, covering crucial domains such as wireless communications, video coding, and display technology. Established in 1972, InterDigital, Inc. maintains its primary corporate office in Wilmington, Delaware.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
- CEO
- Lawrence Chen