Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 5.72%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.72% is in line with its 5-year average of 5.77%, around the middle of its 5-year range (4.83%–7.21%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 9.06% above its 12-month average of 5.25%.
IRM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
IRM Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
IRM Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
IRM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
5.72%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
5.25%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
5.60%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
5.77%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
6.01%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
6.31%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
6.28%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+9.06%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.10%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-0.87%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-4.78%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-9.31%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-8.92%
IRM Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM) | $39.40B | 5.72% | 5.25% | 5.60% | 5.77% |
| Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)vs › | $36.06B | 8.77% | -1.30% | 2.71% | 3.63% |
| Ventas, Inc. (VTR)vs › | $43.29B | 3.20% | 3.09% | 2.54% | 2.43% |
| Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR)vs › | $31.52B | 5.18% | 4.90% | 5.96% | 6.98% |
| VICI Properties Inc. (VICI)vs › | $29.29B | 8.77% | 8.10% | 7.15% | 7.17% |
| AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB)vs › | $26.97B | 4.31% | 4.48% | 4.38% | 4.11% |
| Equity Residential (EQR)vs › | $25.62B | 4.57% | 7.53% | 8.36% | 8.17% |
| Public Storage (PSA)vs › | $56.96B | 13.14% | 11.78% | 12.31% | 12.13% |
| Realty Income Corporation (O)vs › | $58.86B | 2.45% | 2.77% | 2.79% | 2.88% |
| SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)vs › | $19.49B | 11.03% | 12.45% | 10.60% | 9.73% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
5.7%
ROE
-14.7%
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 Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for IRM stock is 5.72%.
- Is Iron Mountain Incorporated's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.72% is in line with its 5-year average of 5.77%, around the middle of its 5-year range (4.83%–7.21%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IRM stock is 5.25%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IRM stock is 5.60%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IRM stock is 5.77%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IRM stock is 6.01%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IRM stock is 6.31%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IRM stock is 6.28%.
IRM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 5.66% |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.83% |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.14% |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.78% |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.00% |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.21% |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.37% |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.38% |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.63% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.38% |
| 2015-12-31 | 7.70% |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.27% |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.89% |
| 2012-12-31 | 7.22% |
| 2011-12-31 | 9.02% |
| 2010-12-31 | 6.40% |
| 2009-12-31 | 7.39% |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.68% |
| 2007-12-31 | 6.36% |
| 2006-12-31 | 5.67% |
| 2005-12-31 | 5.90% |
| 2004-12-31 | 5.48% |
| 2003-12-31 | 5.69% |
| 2002-12-31 | 5.68% |
| 2001-12-31 | 6.14% |
| 2000-12-31 | 5.06% |
| 1999-12-31 | 3.22% |
| 1998-12-31 | 6.02% |
| 1997-12-31 | 6.87% |
| 1996-12-31 | 10.40% |
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About Iron Mountain Incorporated
Established in 1951, Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM) has become the world's foremost authority in storage and information management solutions. More than 225,000 organizations globally trust Iron Mountain with their critical assets. With an extensive physical infrastructure spanning over 90 million square feet, the company operates approximately 1,450 facilities in around 50 countries. Within this vast network, Iron Mountain safeguards billions of valued items, including vital corporate records, highly confidential digital assets, and invaluable cultural and historical artifacts. Their comprehensive suite of offerings encompasses secure document archiving, robust information governance, digital transformation initiatives, confidential destruction services, along with advanced data centers, cloud computing solutions, and specialized art storage and logistics. These services empower clients to mitigate costs and risks, ensure regulatory compliance, facilitate swift disaster recovery, and enable a more efficient, digital-first operational model.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Specialty
- CEO
- William L. Meaney