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Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 19.62%

Is Ralph Lauren Corporation’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?

Ralph Lauren Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 19.62% is 53% above its 4-year average of 12.81%, near the high end of its 4-year range (9.53%–19.62%).

As of Monday, June 15, 2026. 19.93% above its 12-month average of 16.36%.

RL Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart

RL Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
19.62%+49.77% 1Y
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RL Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart

RL Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart

RL Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)

19.62%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM

16.36%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y

13.47%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y

12.81%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y

7.89%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y

10.20%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y

11.94%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+19.93%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+45.63%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+53.16%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+148.78%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+92.40%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+64.39%

RL Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

NAMEMARKET CAPRETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)TTM3Y5Y
Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)$24.64B19.62%16.36%13.47%12.81%
Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)vs ›$22.72B3.59%2.54%6.03%6.85%
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs ›$21.06B-27.94%-30.63%-36.01%-31.54%
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs ›$20.11B22.76%24.69%27.60%23.95%
Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs ›$19.19B2.26%3.28%0.86%-3.41%
International Paper Company (IP)vs ›$19.14B-7.64%-2.55%2.23%2.89%
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)vs ›$16.55B13.87%15.24%15.38%19.52%
Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)vs ›$16.39B13.11%13.80%15.07%15.16%
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs ›$33.58B13.82%13.03%8.02%3.41%
Ball Corporation (BALL)vs ›$15.17B7.83%6.78%6.43%6.88%

Capital Efficiency

ROIC

19.6%

ROE

33.1%

Ralph Lauren Corporation 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

Ralph Lauren Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ

What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for RL stock is 19.62%.
Is Ralph Lauren Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Ralph Lauren Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 19.62% is 53% above its 4-year average of 12.81%, near the high end of its 4-year range (9.53%–19.62%).
What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RL stock is 16.36%.
What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RL stock is 13.47%.
What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RL stock is 12.81%.
What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RL stock is 7.89%.
What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RL stock is 10.20%.
What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RL stock is 11.94%.

Ralph Lauren Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History

DATERETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
2026-03-2819.62%
2025-03-2913.10%
2024-03-3011.64%
2023-04-019.53%
2022-04-0210.16%
2021-03-27-0.66%
2020-03-285.06%
2019-03-308.72%
2018-03-313.39%
2017-04-01-1.94%
2016-04-028.13%
2015-03-2814.23%
2014-03-2915.58%
2013-03-3016.99%
2012-03-3115.60%
2011-04-0214.01%
2010-04-0312.60%
2009-03-2811.18%
2008-03-2911.66%
2007-03-3113.04%
2006-04-0112.53%
2005-04-029.13%
2004-04-039.82%
2003-03-2911.17%
2002-03-3013.18%
2001-03-315.57%
2000-04-0112.02%
1999-04-0310.57%
1998-03-2822.56%
1997-03-3129.68%

About Ralph Lauren Corporation

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a prominent international entity primarily involved in the creation, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle goods across North America, Europe, Asia, and other global regions. The company's diverse product range includes: Apparel: A comprehensive selection of clothing for men, women, and children. Footwear & Accessories: Various shoe styles (casual, dress, boots, sneakers, sandals), eyewear, timepieces, both fashion and fine jewelry, scarves, hats, gloves, umbrellas, and an assortment of leather items like handbags, luggage, small leather goods, and belts. Home Goods: Linens for bed and bath, furniture, fabric and wall coverings, lighting solutions, tabletop items, kitchen textiles, floor coverings, and giftware. Fragrances: A variety of scents developed for both men and women. Key apparel and accessory lines are sold under brand names such as Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Golf Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Golf, RLX Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, and Chaps. Its women's fragrances include the Ralph Lauren Collection, Woman by Ralph Lauren, Romance Collection, and Ralph Collection, while men's offerings feature Polo Blue, Ralph's Club, Safari, Purple Label, Polo Red, Polo Green, Polo Black, Polo Sport, and Big Pony Men's. Beyond merchandise, Ralph Lauren also extends its brand into hospitality with a collection of dining venues, including The Polo Bar in New York City, RL Restaurant in Chicago, Ralph's in Paris, The Bar at Ralph Lauren in Milan, and the Ralph's Coffee concept. Products reach consumers through various channels: wholesale distribution to department stores, specialty retailers, and golf and professional shops, as well as direct-to-consumer sales via its own retail establishments, concession-based shop-in-shops, and digital commerce platforms. The corporation directly operates 504 retail stores (comprising 175 Ralph Lauren stores and 329 factory stores) and 684 concession-based shop-within-shops. Additionally, 148 stores and shops are operated through licensing partnerships. Founded in 1967, Ralph Lauren Corporation maintains its headquarters in New York, New York.

New York City, NY
23,400 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Apparel - Manufacturers
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel - Manufacturers
CEO
Patrice Jean Louis Louvet