ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 8.98%
Is ServiceNow, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
ServiceNow, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.98% is 47% above its 5-year average of 6.12%, near the high end of its 5-year range (3.12%–9.22%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) is 8.98% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 1.32% (9.10%).
NOW Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
NOW Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
NOW Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
NOW Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
8.98%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
9.10%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
7.41%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
6.12%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
-2.54%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
-10.69%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
-9.00%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.32%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+21.15%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+46.77%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+453.54%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+183.99%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+199.74%
NOW Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) | $109.38B | 8.98% | 9.10% | 7.41% | 6.12% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) | $105.80B | 14.11% | 13.77% | 18.23% | 18.78% |
| Accenture plc (ACN) | $104.93B | 16.99% | 17.99% | 19.80% | 19.97% |
| Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) | $101.91B | 28.75% | 27.98% | 29.21% | 26.02% |
| Adobe Inc. (ADBE) | $94.61B | 36.69% | 31.05% | 27.82% | 27.06% |
| Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) | $87.82B | 1.97% | 7.00% | 11.24% | 10.99% |
| Snowflake Inc. (SNOW) | $83.15B | -30.15% | -27.70% | -22.31% | -18.89% |
| Datadog, Inc. (DDOG) | $81.03B | -0.74% | 0.17% | -0.79% | -0.84% |
| Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) | $139.66B | 11.21% | 9.00% | 3.46% | -1.70% |
| Shopify Inc. (SHOP) | $140.41B | 8.67% | 8.11% | -0.35% | 0.30% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
9.0%
ROE
15.0%
ServiceNow, 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
ServiceNow, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for NOW stock is 8.98%.
- Is ServiceNow, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- ServiceNow, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.98% is 47% above its 5-year average of 6.12%, near the high end of its 5-year range (3.12%–9.22%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NOW stock is 9.10%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NOW stock is 7.41%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NOW stock is 6.12%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NOW stock is -2.54%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NOW stock is -10.69%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NOW stock is -9.00%.
ServiceNow, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 8.98% |
| 2024-12-31 | 9.22% |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.54% |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.91% |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.94% |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.12% |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.26% |
| 2018-12-31 | -1.56% |
| 2017-12-31 | -4.94% |
| 2016-12-31 | -43.94% |
| 2015-12-31 | -15.47% |
| 2014-12-31 | -16.54% |
| 2013-12-31 | -7.89% |
| 2012-12-31 | -14.10% |
| 2011-12-31 | 31.24% |
| 2010-12-31 | -135.83% |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.00% |
Related Metrics
About ServiceNow, Inc.
ServiceNow, Inc. specializes in delivering cloud-based solutions designed to streamline and automate critical business services for organizations across the globe. Its flagship "Now Platform" serves as the foundation, leveraging technologies such as workflow automation, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and robotic process automation (RPA). This platform also incorporates robust features like performance analytics, electronic service catalogs, configuration management systems, data benchmarking, encryption capabilities, and various collaboration and development tools. ServiceNow offers a comprehensive suite of applications built on this platform, catering to diverse enterprise needs. Key offerings include IT Service Management (ITSM), which streamlines support for employees, customers, and partners; IT Business Management (ITBM); IT Operations Management (ITOM), designed to integrate and manage both physical and cloud-based IT infrastructure; and IT Asset Management (ITAM) for automating asset lifecycles. Its Security Operations solution facilitates seamless integration between internal systems and third-party security tools. Beyond IT, the company provides solutions for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to enhance organizational resilience, along with tools for Human Resources, Legal, and general workplace service delivery, including dedicated safe workplace applications. Other specialized applications cover Customer Service Management (CSM) and Field Service Management (FSM). To further extend functionality, ServiceNow offers App Engine for custom development and IntegrationHub to connect workflows across various applications. The company also provides a range of professional services, industry-specific solutions, and comprehensive customer support. ServiceNow's diverse client base spans critical sectors such as government, financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, and education, alongside various IT services, technology, oil and gas, and consumer product industries. The company reaches these customers through a combination of its direct sales force and a network of resale partners. Notably, a strategic alliance with Celonis assists clients in pinpointing and prioritizing business processes ripe for automation. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company originally operated as Service-now.com before rebranding to ServiceNow, Inc. in May 2012.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
- CEO
- William R. McDermott