Basis: Latest reported fiscal year. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.92% is 68% above its 5-year average of 4.11%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-17.68%–14.10%).
As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 4.61% above its 12-month average of 6.62%.
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
6.92%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
6.62%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
0.00%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
4.11%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
7.13%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
9.45%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
8.71%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+4.61%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3116490942140383232.00%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+68.44%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-2.98%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-26.80%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-20.54%
SECTOR MEDIAN · TECHNOLOGY
8.05%
median of 176 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-14.09%
vs the sector median at left
MKS Inc.
Market Cap
$20.10B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
6.92%
TTM Avg
6.62%
3Y Avg
0.00%
5Y Avg
4.11%
Market Cap
$20.23B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
14.73%
TTM Avg
16.16%
3Y Avg
20.46%
5Y Avg
21.72%
Market Cap
$19.88B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
13.05%
TTM Avg
12.43%
3Y Avg
11.05%
5Y Avg
10.75%
Market Cap
$20.54B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
13.85%
TTM Avg
7.34%
3Y Avg
-9.28%
5Y Avg
-14.61%
Market Cap
$20.88B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
9.26%
TTM Avg
11.90%
3Y Avg
15.74%
5Y Avg
15.12%
Market Cap
$19.14B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
15.01%
TTM Avg
14.91%
3Y Avg
15.24%
5Y Avg
14.67%
Market Cap
$18.53B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
7.44%
TTM Avg
7.04%
3Y Avg
6.69%
5Y Avg
6.01%
Market Cap
$18.40B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
-7.17%
TTM Avg
-9.97%
3Y Avg
-11.50%
5Y Avg
-11.84%
Market Cap
$21.95B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
3.49%
TTM Avg
3.74%
3Y Avg
3.37%
5Y Avg
2.71%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKS Inc. (MKSI) | $20.10B | 6.92% | 6.62% | 0.00% | 4.11% |
| BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (BESIY)vs › | $20.23B | 14.73% | 16.16% | 20.46% | 21.72% |
| Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR)vs › | $19.88B | 13.05% | 12.43% | 11.05% | 10.75% |
| Toast, Inc. (TOST)vs › | $20.54B | 13.85% | 7.34% | -9.28% | -14.61% |
| Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI)vs › | $20.88B | 9.26% | 11.90% | 15.74% | 15.12% |
| Fabrinet (FN)vs › | $19.14B | 15.01% | 14.91% | 15.24% | 14.67% |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV)vs › | $18.53B | 7.44% | 7.04% | 6.69% | 6.01% |
| Unity Software Inc. (U)vs › | $18.40B | -7.17% | -9.97% | -11.50% | -11.84% |
| Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS)vs › | $21.95B | 3.49% | 3.74% | 3.37% | 2.71% |
| Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)vs › | $18.03B | 8.81% | 9.24% | 8.49% | 11.27% |
ROIC
6.9%
ROE
14.7%
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
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 6.92% |
| 2024-12-31 | 6.31% |
| 2023-12-31 | -17.68% |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.45% |
| 2021-12-31 | 14.10% |
| 2020-12-31 | 10.55% |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.54% |
| 2018-12-31 | 17.14% |
| 2017-12-31 | 14.48% |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.49% |
| 2015-12-31 | 10.16% |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.24% |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.25% |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | 12.59% |
| 2010-12-31 | 15.16% |
| 2009-12-31 | -21.36% |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.81% |
| 2007-12-31 | 7.69% |
| 2006-12-31 | 9.41% |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.76% |
| 2004-12-31 | 7.87% |
| 2003-12-31 | -2.45% |
| 2002-12-31 | -6.38% |
| 2001-12-31 | -8.40% |
| 2000-12-31 | 23.48% |
| 1999-12-31 | 15.53% |
| 1998-12-31 | 17.78% |
