PACCAR Inc (PCAR) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 6.39%
Is PACCAR Inc’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
PACCAR Inc's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.39% is 22% below its 5-year average of 8.23%, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.00%–14.46%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for PACCAR Inc (PCAR) is 6.39% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 24.29% (8.44%).
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PCAR Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
6.39%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
8.44%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
10.51%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
8.23%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
8.25%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
7.65%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
7.89%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-24.29%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-39.17%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-22.34%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-22.51%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-16.48%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-18.99%
PCAR Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR) | — | 6.39% | 8.44% | 10.51% | 8.23% |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $62.17B | -10.09% | -16.12% | -18.18% | -20.49% |
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | $52.90B | 28.17% | 27.85% | 28.02% | 26.95% |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME) | $51.06B | 11.04% | 11.09% | 10.84% | 10.34% |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) | $49.11B | 13.71% | 13.05% | 14.13% | 13.66% |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) | $48.96B | 19.91% | 21.74% | 25.01% | 23.46% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) | $72.19B | 24.49% | 25.84% | 24.99% | 22.94% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) | $43.53B | 7.64% | 7.77% | 6.65% | 5.74% |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) | $76.94B | 7.26% | 6.33% | 6.09% | 7.58% |
| 3M Company (MMM) | $81.79B | 11.53% | 12.46% | 10.54% | 11.94% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
6.4%
ROE
12.5%
PACCAR 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
PACCAR Inc Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for PACCAR Inc (PCAR)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for PCAR stock is 6.39%.
- Is PACCAR Inc's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- PACCAR Inc's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.39% is 22% below its 5-year average of 8.23%, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.00%–14.46%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PACCAR Inc (PCAR)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PCAR stock is 8.44%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PACCAR Inc (PCAR)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PCAR stock is 10.51%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PACCAR Inc (PCAR)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PCAR stock is 8.23%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PACCAR Inc (PCAR)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PCAR stock is 8.25%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PACCAR Inc (PCAR)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PCAR stock is 7.65%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PACCAR Inc (PCAR)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PCAR stock is 7.89%.
PACCAR Inc Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 6.39% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.49% |
| 2023-12-31 | 14.46% |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.68% |
| 2021-12-31 | 7.35% |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2019-12-31 | 9.65% |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.89% |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.07% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.95% |
| 2015-12-31 | 8.78% |
| 2014-12-31 | 7.66% |
| 2013-12-31 | 6.47% |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.70% |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.22% |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.66% |
| 2009-12-31 | -0.40% |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.34% |
| 2007-12-31 | 11.76% |
| 2006-12-31 | 14.15% |
| 2005-12-31 | 12.37% |
| 2004-12-31 | 10.93% |
| 2003-12-31 | 7.97% |
| 2002-12-31 | 7.00% |
| 2001-12-31 | 5.07% |
| 2000-12-31 | 8.80% |
| 1999-12-31 | 10.70% |
| 1998-12-31 | 9.84% |
| 1997-12-31 | 9.26% |
| 1996-12-31 | 6.67% |
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About PACCAR Inc
PACCAR Inc is a global leader specializing in the design, production, and distribution of commercial trucks, covering light, medium, and heavy-duty classes. Its market reach extends across the United States, Europe, Mexico, South America, Australia, and other international territories. The company's operations are divided into three principal segments: Truck, Parts, and Financial Services. The Truck division focuses on engineering, manufacturing, and supplying vehicles tailored for both long-distance highway travel and challenging off-highway applications, primarily for hauling commercial and consumer goods. These vehicles are sold worldwide through an expansive network of independent dealerships, prominently featuring the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF brands. The Parts segment is dedicated to supplying aftermarket components for its trucks and associated commercial vehicles. Through its Financial Services arm, which encompasses full-service leasing under the PacLease trademark, PACCAR offers a wide array of financing and leasing products to both its customers and its dealer network. This segment also delivers equipment financing and administrative assistance to its franchisees. It provides retail loans and leasing options to a diverse clientele, including small, medium, and large commercial trucking firms, independent owner-operators, and various other businesses. Additionally, it facilitates truck inventory financing for independent dealers and directly extends loans and leases to customers for purchasing trucks and related equipment. Beyond its core truck business, PACCAR also fabricates and markets industrial winches under the Braden, Carco, and Gearmatic labels. Established in 1905, PACCAR Inc's corporate headquarters are situated in Bellevue, Washington.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- R. Preston Feight