Planet Labs PBC (PL) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): -13.91%
Is Planet Labs PBC’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Planet Labs PBC's return on invested capital (ROIC) of -13.91% is 44% above its 5-year average of -24.98%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-36.95%–-13.91%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 24.99% above its 12-month average of -18.55%.
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PL Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
-13.91%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
-18.55%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
-23.59%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
-24.98%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
-26.44%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
-26.44%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
-26.44%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+24.99%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+41.03%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+44.31%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+47.38%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+47.38%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+47.38%
PL Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Labs PBC (PL) | $11.38B | -13.91% | -18.55% | -23.59% | -24.98% |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.73B | 12.46% | 12.49% | 11.94% | 12.33% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $10.58B | 25.41% | 26.34% | 17.22% | 12.38% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $9.92B | 18.78% | 20.59% | 21.68% | 18.97% |
| CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH) | $12.85B | 5.27% | 6.54% | 8.06% | 7.15% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO) | $8.04B | 8.40% | 10.48% | 14.32% | 13.46% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $14.81B | 5.29% | 7.59% | 8.14% | 10.33% |
| Matson, Inc. (MATX) | $6.02B | 8.85% | 9.64% | 12.85% | 14.37% |
| Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) | $5.13B | 10.68% | 9.48% | 8.02% | 7.96% |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $18.24B | 7.44% | 7.04% | 6.69% | 6.01% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
-13.9%
ROE
-84.1%
Planet Labs PBC 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
Planet Labs PBC Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for PL stock is -13.91%.
- Is Planet Labs PBC's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Planet Labs PBC's return on invested capital (ROIC) of -13.91% is 44% above its 5-year average of -24.98%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-36.95%–-13.91%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PL stock is -18.55%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PL stock is -23.59%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PL stock is -24.98%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PL stock is -26.44%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PL stock is -26.44%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PL stock is -26.44%.
Planet Labs PBC Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | -13.91% |
| 2025-01-31 | -23.18% |
| 2024-01-31 | -29.61% |
| 2023-01-31 | -27.65% |
| 2022-01-31 | -18.57% |
| 2021-01-31 | -36.95% |
| 2020-01-31 | -35.18% |
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About Planet Labs PBC
Planet Labs PBC is dedicated to the creation, deployment, and management of extensive satellite constellations. Its core mission is to provide frequent, worldwide geospatial data, which customers can access through a specialized online platform. The company's offerings include a proprietary, cloud-native technological solution, branded as "Open Geospatial Consortium," that meticulously processes and unifies imagery for temporal analysis and advanced data integration. Additionally, they furnish space-based equipment and complementary software systems. Planet Labs caters to a diverse clientele across sectors such as agriculture, cartography, forestry, and the finance and insurance industries, alongside federal, state, and municipal government bodies. The organization was established in 2010 and maintains its primary operational base in San Francisco, California.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- CEO
- William Spencer Marshall