Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 8.16%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.16% is 36% below its 5-year average of 12.74%, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.46%–20.00%).
As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 8.98% below its 12-month average of 8.96%.
RS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
RS Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
RS Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
RS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
8.16%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
8.96%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
12.94%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
12.74%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
10.72%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
8.16%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
9.93%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.98%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-36.93%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-35.95%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-23.89%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+0.01%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-17.86%
RS Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) | $19.69B | 8.16% | 8.96% | 12.94% | 12.74% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.49B | 3.19% | 2.91% | -1.44% | -0.11% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $20.93B | 0.51% | 1.87% | 4.25% | 5.41% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $18.36B | 2.18% | 2.86% | 3.62% | 3.63% |
| Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)vs › | $18.25B | 2.93% | 3.47% | 7.16% | 9.11% |
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs › | $17.99B | -1.13% | 2.01% | 6.37% | 8.18% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.82B | 3.98% | 5.79% | 4.14% | 3.44% |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $16.24B | 14.27% | 12.88% | 18.68% | 15.95% |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $15.77B | 0.64% | -1.80% | 3.73% | 4.13% |
| Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs › | $24.64B | 3.59% | 2.54% | 6.03% | 6.85% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
8.2%
ROE
11.3%
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
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for RS stock is 8.16%.
- Is Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.16% is 36% below its 5-year average of 12.74%, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.46%–20.00%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RS stock is 8.96%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RS stock is 12.94%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RS stock is 12.74%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RS stock is 10.72%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RS stock is 8.16%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RS stock is 9.93%.
RS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 8.16% |
| 2024-12-31 | 9.77% |
| 2023-12-31 | 13.82% |
| 2022-12-31 | 20.00% |
| 2021-12-31 | 17.23% |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.46% |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.17% |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.75% |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.34% |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.08% |
| 2015-12-31 | 6.15% |
| 2014-12-31 | 6.07% |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.77% |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.27% |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.75% |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.67% |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.81% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.59% |
| 2007-12-31 | 13.05% |
| 2006-12-31 | 12.62% |
| 2005-12-31 | 15.09% |
| 2004-12-31 | 14.45% |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.06% |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.31% |
| 2001-12-31 | 5.24% |
| 2000-12-31 | 8.75% |
| 1999-12-31 | 8.79% |
| 1998-12-31 | 7.42% |
| 1997-12-31 | 7.37% |
| 1996-12-31 | 8.22% |
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About Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) operates as a premier diversified metal solutions provider and a leading metal service center, serving clients across the United States, Canada, and globally. The company provides an extensive inventory of approximately 100,000 metal products, including alloys, aluminum, brass, copper, carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium, and various specialty steels. Beyond distribution, it offers comprehensive metal processing services to diverse sectors such as general manufacturing, non-residential construction, transportation, aerospace, energy, electronics and semiconductor fabrication, and heavy industries. Additionally, RS supplies non-ferrous metals and tubular building products, while also manufacturing bespoke extruded metals, fabricated components, and welded parts. As of December 31, 2021, its network comprised about 315 facilities spread across 40 U.S. states and 13 other countries. The company directly sells its offerings to original equipment manufacturers, largely catering to small machine shops and fabricators. Founded in 1939, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Steel
- CEO
- Karla R. Lewis