PTC Inc. (PTC) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 14.43%
Is PTC Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
PTC Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 14.43% is 51% above its 5-year average of 9.55%, near the high end of its 5-year range (7.28%–14.43%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for PTC Inc. (PTC) is 14.43% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 23.33% (11.70%).
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PTC Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
14.43%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
11.70%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
9.92%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
9.55%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
4.08%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
4.57%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
6.09%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+23.33%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+45.46%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+51.10%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+253.44%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+216.06%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+137.08%
PTC Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTC Inc. (PTC) | $15.70B | 14.43% | 11.70% | 9.92% | 9.55% |
| Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) | $13.36B | 3.75% | 4.78% | 5.09% | 4.98% |
| Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) | $18.90B | 4.35% | 4.54% | 5.48% | 6.62% |
| Okta, Inc. (OKTA) | $19.09B | 1.88% | 0.68% | -4.02% | -5.54% |
| Trimble Inc. (TRMB) | $11.97B | 6.48% | 5.49% | 5.24% | 6.09% |
| Dynatrace, Inc. (DT) | $11.87B | 4.99% | 5.73% | 5.68% | 5.29% |
| Unity Software Inc. (U) | $11.64B | -7.17% | -9.97% | -11.50% | -11.84% |
| Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) | $20.14B | 3.49% | 3.74% | 3.37% | 2.71% |
| Zscaler, Inc. (ZS) | $20.17B | -3.18% | -3.82% | -9.21% | -9.47% |
| Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) | $11.12B | -5.41% | -5.60% | -15.10% | -10.44% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
14.4%
ROE
32.3%
PTC 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
PTC Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for PTC Inc. (PTC)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for PTC stock is 14.43%.
- Is PTC Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- PTC Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 14.43% is 51% above its 5-year average of 9.55%, near the high end of its 5-year range (7.28%–14.43%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PTC Inc. (PTC)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PTC stock is 11.70%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PTC Inc. (PTC)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PTC stock is 9.92%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PTC Inc. (PTC)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PTC stock is 9.55%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PTC Inc. (PTC)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PTC stock is 4.08%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PTC Inc. (PTC)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PTC stock is 4.57%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PTC Inc. (PTC)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PTC stock is 6.09%.
PTC Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 14.43% |
| 2024-09-30 | 8.97% |
| 2023-09-30 | 7.28% |
| 2022-09-30 | 9.00% |
| 2021-09-30 | 10.14% |
| 2020-09-30 | 7.48% |
| 2019-09-30 | -7.85% |
| 2018-09-30 | 4.60% |
| 2017-09-30 | -10.79% |
| 2016-09-30 | -1.77% |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.42% |
| 2014-09-30 | 10.59% |
| 2013-09-30 | 9.68% |
| 2012-09-30 | -2.95% |
| 2011-09-30 | 8.22% |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.60% |
| 2009-09-30 | 2.10% |
| 2008-09-30 | 9.63% |
| 2007-09-30 | 14.06% |
| 2006-09-30 | 11.21% |
| 2005-09-30 | 17.77% |
| 2004-09-30 | 9.66% |
| 2003-09-30 | -28.42% |
| 2002-09-30 | -21.85% |
| 2001-09-30 | -0.52% |
| 2000-09-30 | 1.86% |
| 1999-09-30 | 27.32% |
| 1998-09-30 | 42.61% |
| 1997-09-30 | 38.80% |
| 1996-09-30 | 29.42% |
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About PTC Inc.
PTC Inc. operates as a global provider of software and services, with its market presence extending across the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific regions. The company's business is organized into two primary divisions: Software Products and Professional Services. Among its key offerings is the ThingWorx platform, which furnishes enterprises with a suite of functionalities to drive digital innovation across their operations. These solutions are characterized by ease of creation and deployment, scalability for future demands, and their ability to accelerate value realization for customers. Another significant product, Vuforia, enables the visualization of digital information within real-world contexts and facilitates the development of augmented reality applications. PTC also delivers Onshape, a cloud-based product development platform that seamlessly integrates computer-aided design with robust data management, collaborative tools, and real-time analytical capabilities. For product lifecycle management (PLM), the company provides Arena, a solution designed to empower product teams to collaborate virtually from any location, and Windchill, another comprehensive PLM software. Furthermore, Creo stands as a leading 3D CAD technology, supporting the digital design, validation, and refinement of product models. Additional specialized software includes Integrity, an application lifecycle management solution, and Servigistics, focused on optimizing service parts management. Beyond its software portfolio, PTC offers an extensive array of professional services, encompassing consulting, implementation support, training programs, cloud solutions, and ongoing licensing and technical assistance. Established in 1985 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company was originally named Parametric Technology Corporation before officially rebranding as PTC Inc. in January 2013.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
- CEO
- Neil Barua