SLB N.V. (SLB) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 10.34%
Is SLB N.V.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
SLB N.V.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 10.34% is in line with its 5-year average of 9.77%, around the middle of its 5-year range (4.69%–13.74%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for SLB N.V. (SLB) is 10.34% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 14.12% (12.04%).
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SLB Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
10.34%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
12.04%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
11.73%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
9.77%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
6.95%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
8.18%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
10.61%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-14.12%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-11.83%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+5.87%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+48.68%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+26.47%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-2.58%
SLB Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLB N.V. (SLB) | — | 10.34% | 12.04% | 11.73% | 9.77% |
| Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) | $75.36B | 7.03% | 7.14% | 12.45% | 6.94% |
| Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) | $75.36B | 7.12% | 6.89% | 15.02% | 10.37% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) | $73.15B | 58.12% | 36.44% | 28.12% | 20.84% |
| Phillips 66 (PSX) | $71.77B | 4.75% | 3.97% | 7.78% | 5.11% |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) | $56.25B | 3.15% | 4.32% | 8.73% | 6.32% |
| ConocoPhillips (COP) | $142.28B | 6.72% | 7.22% | 11.71% | 9.00% |
| Antero Midstream Corporation (AM) | $10.10B | 8.18% | 8.25% | 7.88% | 6.27% |
| Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) | $3.79B | 3.92% | 4.98% | 5.10% | 0.49% |
| Chevron Corporation (CVX) | $371.97B | 3.59% | 6.01% | 8.84% | 6.41% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
10.3%
ROE
12.8%
SLB N.V. 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
SLB N.V. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for SLB N.V. (SLB)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for SLB stock is 10.34%.
- Is SLB N.V.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- SLB N.V.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 10.34% is in line with its 5-year average of 9.77%, around the middle of its 5-year range (4.69%–13.74%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SLB N.V. (SLB)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SLB stock is 12.04%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SLB N.V. (SLB)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SLB stock is 11.73%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SLB N.V. (SLB)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SLB stock is 9.77%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SLB N.V. (SLB)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SLB stock is 6.95%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SLB N.V. (SLB)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SLB stock is 8.18%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SLB N.V. (SLB)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SLB stock is 10.61%.
SLB N.V. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 10.34% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.74% |
| 2023-12-31 | 12.47% |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.36% |
| 2021-12-31 | 7.00% |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.69% |
| 2019-12-31 | -1.10% |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.53% |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.46% |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.95% |
| 2015-12-31 | 7.06% |
| 2014-12-31 | 12.79% |
| 2013-12-31 | 11.16% |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.15% |
| 2011-12-31 | 10.88% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.33% |
| 2009-12-31 | 11.43% |
| 2008-12-31 | 20.78% |
| 2007-12-31 | 22.95% |
| 2006-12-31 | 21.01% |
| 2005-12-31 | 15.92% |
| 2004-12-31 | 10.45% |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.49% |
| 2002-12-31 | -13.19% |
| 2001-12-31 | 4.32% |
| 2000-12-31 | 4.50% |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.74% |
| 1998-12-31 | 7.64% |
| 1997-12-31 | 13.73% |
| 1996-12-31 | 13.20% |
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About SLB N.V.
SLB N.V. operates as a global technology provider for the energy sector. The company's operations are organized into four key divisions: Digital & Integration, Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, and Production Systems. SLB delivers a wide array of services, including the development of oil and gas fields, hydrocarbon production optimization, carbon management solutions, and the integration of interconnected energy infrastructures. It also specializes in reservoir interpretation and processing of exploration data, alongside offering solutions for well construction and enhancing production efficiency. Their expertise extends to evaluating subsurface geology and fluid dynamics. The firm provides stimulation services, such as hydraulic fracturing, matrix stimulation, and water treatment, designed to restore or boost well productivity for oil and gas operators. Additionally, they offer essential intervention services. Within drilling operations, SLB furnishes mud logging, directional drilling, measurement-while-drilling (MWD), and logging-while-drilling (LWD) services, complemented by comprehensive engineering support. They supply advanced drilling fluid systems and are involved in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of both roller cone and fixed cutter drill bits. Their portfolio further includes bottom-hole assembly and borehole enlargement technologies. The company provides end-to-end well planning and drilling services, encompassing engineering, supervision, logistics, procurement, and third-party contracting, along with drilling rig management solutions. This covers a range of drilling equipment and services, including land drilling rigs. For production, SLB offers artificial lift solutions, an assortment of packers, safety valves, sand control technologies, and various intelligent monitoring systems. Their offerings extend to midstream production systems, specialized valves, chokes, actuators, and surface trees. A significant part of their business is OneSubsea, which delivers integrated solutions, products, and services for subsea applications, such as wellheads, subsea trees, manifolds, flowline connectors, control systems, and other connection technologies. Historically known as Schlumberger Limited, the company is slated to formally adopt its new name, SLB N.V., in October 2025. Established in 1926, SLB N.V. maintains its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
- CEO
- Olivier Le Peuch