NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 19.40%
Is NetApp, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
NetApp, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 19.40% is 22% above its 5-year average of 15.95%, near the high end of its 5-year range (13.13%–19.40%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) is 19.40% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 8.11% (17.95%).
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NTAP Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
19.40%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
17.95%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
16.76%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
15.95%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
13.28%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
11.90%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
10.94%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.11%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+15.77%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+21.63%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+46.04%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+63.08%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+77.32%
NTAP Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) | — | 19.40% | 17.95% | 16.76% | 15.95% |
| Twilio Inc. (TWLO) | $31.07B | 1.20% | 0.38% | -2.89% | -4.02% |
| Roblox Corporation (RBLX) | $30.79B | -27.81% | -28.51% | -31.79% | -31.55% |
| ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS) | $32.91B | 8.09% | 8.16% | 8.14% | 8.35% |
| Fiserv, Inc. (FISV) | $28.81B | 8.03% | 8.36% | 7.24% | 5.78% |
| Zoom Communications, Inc. (ZM) | $28.39B | 8.82% | 7.83% | 5.54% | 9.34% |
| MongoDB, Inc. (MDB) | $27.37B | -4.42% | -5.89% | -9.78% | -12.33% |
| Workday, Inc. (WDAY) | $36.73B | 5.95% | 4.34% | 1.95% | 0.28% |
| Splunk Inc. (SPLK) | $26.44B | 7.66% | 0.95% | -11.78% | -10.23% |
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) | $25.83B | -61876.44% | -30712.72% | -15290.31% | -10160.01% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
19.4%
ROE
94.5%
NetApp, 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
NetApp, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for NetApp, Inc. (NTAP)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTAP stock is 19.40%.
- Is NetApp, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- NetApp, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 19.40% is 22% above its 5-year average of 15.95%, near the high end of its 5-year range (13.13%–19.40%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NetApp, Inc. (NTAP)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTAP stock is 17.95%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NetApp, Inc. (NTAP)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTAP stock is 16.76%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NetApp, Inc. (NTAP)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTAP stock is 15.95%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NetApp, Inc. (NTAP)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTAP stock is 13.28%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NetApp, Inc. (NTAP)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTAP stock is 11.90%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NetApp, Inc. (NTAP)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTAP stock is 10.94%.
NetApp, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | 19.40% |
| 2025-04-30 | 16.49% |
| 2024-04-30 | 15.23% |
| 2023-04-30 | 15.91% |
| 2022-04-30 | 15.54% |
| 2021-04-30 | 13.13% |
| 2020-04-30 | 18.30% |
| 2019-04-30 | 20.38% |
| 2018-04-30 | 1.10% |
| 2017-04-30 | 7.45% |
| 2016-04-30 | 3.19% |
| 2015-04-30 | 8.41% |
| 2014-04-30 | 9.69% |
| 2013-04-30 | 6.25% |
| 2012-04-30 | 8.79% |
| 2011-04-30 | 11.08% |
| 2010-04-30 | 9.54% |
| 2009-04-30 | 1.24% |
| 2008-04-30 | 9.55% |
| 2007-04-30 | 9.75% |
| 2006-04-30 | 9.34% |
| 2005-04-30 | 11.17% |
| 2004-04-30 | 9.22% |
| 2003-04-30 | 6.50% |
| 2002-04-30 | -0.12% |
| 2001-04-30 | 7.55% |
| 2000-04-30 | 14.19% |
| 1999-04-30 | 11.65% |
| 1998-04-30 | 23.61% |
| 1997-04-30 | 0.35% |
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About NetApp, Inc.
NetApp, Inc. is a technology company focused on providing cloud-centric and data-driven services that enable businesses worldwide to efficiently manage and share their information across on-premises infrastructure, private cloud setups, and public cloud platforms. The company's operations are divided into two key segments: Hybrid Cloud and Public Cloud. NetApp offers an extensive suite of intelligent data management software, including its foundational NetApp ONTAP, NetApp Snapshot for data protection, NetApp SnapCenter for backup management, NetApp SnapMirror for data replication, NetApp SnapLock for data compliance, NetApp ElementOS software, and NetApp SANtricity software. Its storage infrastructure solutions comprise the NetApp All-Flash FAS series, NetApp Fabric Attached Storage, NetApp FlexPod integrated systems, NetApp E/EF series, NetApp StorageGRID object storage, and NetApp SolidFire solutions. For cloud environments, NetApp delivers a wide array of cloud storage and data services such as NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP, Azure NetApp Files, Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, and NetApp Cloud Volumes Service for Google Cloud. These are augmented by services like NetApp Cloud Sync, NetApp Cloud Tiering, NetApp Cloud Backup, NetApp Cloud Data Sense for analytics, and NetApp Cloud Volumes Edge Cache. The company also provides cloud operations services, which include NetApp Cloud Insights, the Spot Ocean Kubernetes Suite, Spot Security, Spot Eco for cost optimization, and Spot CloudCheckr. Moreover, NetApp offers application-aware data management solutions under its NetApp Astra brand. Its service portfolio is rounded out by comprehensive professional and support services, encompassing strategic consulting, managed services, and dedicated support, in addition to assessment, design, implementation, and migration services. NetApp serves a broad spectrum of industries globally, including energy, financial services, government, technology, internet, life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, media, entertainment, animation, video post-production, and telecommunications. The company reaches its clientele through a direct sales force and a robust network of partners. NetApp, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Computer Hardware
- CEO
- George Kurian