Nutrien Ltd. (NTR) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 6.79%
Is Nutrien Ltd.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Nutrien Ltd.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.79% is 13% below its 5-year average of 7.85%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.30%–18.73%).
As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 22.90% above its 12-month average of 5.53%.
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NTR Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
6.79%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
5.53%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
8.91%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
7.85%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
4.91%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
7.66%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
8.51%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+22.90%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-23.79%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-13.47%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+38.16%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-11.34%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-20.25%
NTR Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrien Ltd. (NTR) | $30.93B | 6.79% | 5.53% | 8.91% | 7.85% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $38.25B | 8.02% | 7.30% | 6.97% | 6.71% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $23.42B | 0.51% | 1.87% | 4.25% | 5.41% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $19.66B | 2.18% | 2.86% | 3.62% | 3.63% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.48B | 3.19% | 2.91% | -1.44% | -0.11% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $18.28B | 3.98% | 5.79% | 4.14% | 3.44% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $16.30B | 6.12% | 3.51% | 1.90% | 2.78% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X)vs › | $12.42B | 1.24% | 5.50% | 14.46% | 8.82% |
| MP Materials Corp. (MP)vs › | $10.83B | -2.36% | -3.92% | 1.14% | 1.71% |
| The Mosaic Company (MOS)vs › | $7.38B | 2.33% | 1.98% | 7.14% | 6.82% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
6.8%
ROE
9.5%
Nutrien Ltd. 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
Nutrien Ltd. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTR stock is 6.79%.
- Is Nutrien Ltd.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Nutrien Ltd.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.79% is 13% below its 5-year average of 7.85%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.30%–18.73%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTR stock is 5.53%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTR stock is 8.91%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTR stock is 7.85%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTR stock is 4.91%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTR stock is 7.66%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTR stock is 8.51%.
Nutrien Ltd. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 6.79% |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.26% |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.86% |
| 2022-12-31 | 18.73% |
| 2021-12-31 | 9.14% |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.30% |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.59% |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.27% |
| 2017-12-31 | -6.88% |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.29% |
| 2015-12-31 | 7.71% |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.07% |
| 2013-12-31 | 11.24% |
| 2012-12-31 | 12.73% |
| 2011-12-31 | 21.48% |
| 2010-12-31 | 12.96% |
| 2009-12-31 | 9.05% |
| 2008-12-31 | 39.09% |
| 2007-12-31 | 13.10% |
| 2006-12-31 | 12.35% |
| 2005-12-31 | 13.25% |
| 2004-12-31 | 7.88% |
| 2003-12-31 | -1.14% |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.46% |
| 2001-12-31 | 3.99% |
| 2000-12-31 | 5.58% |
| 1999-12-31 | -10.56% |
| 1998-12-31 | 6.81% |
| 1997-12-31 | 8.26% |
| 1996-12-31 | 10.50% |
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About Nutrien Ltd.
Nutrien Ltd., a company established in 2017 and based in Saskatoon, Canada, functions as a principal supplier of essential agricultural resources and associated services. The firm furnishes vital crop inputs, including various fertilizer compounds like potash, nitrogen, phosphate, and sulfate, in addition to offering financial solutions to its clientele. Its operations involve the extensive distribution of crop-related products such as nutrients, protection agents, seeds, and general merchandise. This is facilitated through a vast network of nearly 2,000 retail establishments situated across the United States, Canada, South America, and Australia. Beyond its retail footprint, Nutrien also engages directly with agricultural producers, delivering personalized services through its numerous farm centers located throughout North America, South America, and Australia.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Agricultural Inputs
- CEO
- Kenneth A. Seitz