Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): -3.62%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of -3.62% is 318% below its 2-year average of -0.87%, near the low end of its 2-year range (-3.62%–1.02%).
As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 178.46% below its 12-month average of -1.30%.
SPCX Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
SPCX Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
SPCX Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
SPCX Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
-3.62%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
-1.30%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
N/A
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
N/A
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
N/A
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
N/A
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-178.46%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
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CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
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SPCX Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX) | $2.15T | -3.62% | -1.30% | N/A | N/A |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)vs › | $464.69B | 11.42% | 13.61% | 13.11% | 11.03% |
| GE Aerospace (GE)vs › | $385.54B | 8.12% | 7.21% | 4.90% | 3.40% |
| RTX Corporation (RTX)vs › | $252.27B | 6.49% | 5.57% | 4.45% | 3.27% |
| Siemens AG (SIEGY)vs › | $238.06B | 5.37% | 6.08% | 5.69% | 5.11% |
| ABB Ltd (ABBNY)vs › | $192.22B | 15.49% | 15.21% | 13.96% | 12.67% |
| Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY)vs › | $179.96B | 10.96% | 10.36% | 10.18% | 9.41% |
| The Boeing Company (BA)vs › | $169.24B | -6.67% | -11.95% | -8.08% | -8.72% |
| Deere & Company (DE)vs › | $165.35B | 7.13% | 7.13% | 9.73% | 9.30% |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)vs › | $161.91B | 11.70% | 11.65% | 11.67% | 11.45% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
-3.6%
ROE
-11.9%
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 Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for SPCX stock is -3.62%.
- Is Space Exploration Technologies Corp.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of -3.62% is 318% below its 2-year average of -0.87%, near the low end of its 2-year range (-3.62%–1.02%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SPCX stock is -1.30%.
SPCX Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -3.62% |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.02% |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.00% |
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About Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft, and provides satellite-based broadband services in the United States, Ireland, and Canada. The company offers launch services for satellites, cargo, and crew to destinations such as low Earth orbit, the International Space Station, the Moon, and Mars, using vehicles, including Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship. It provides dedicated rideshare missions for small satellites, manufactures reusable rockets and spacecraft, such as Dragon and Starship, and conducts suborbital and orbital flight tests. The company supplies broadband internet connectivity through the Starlink satellite network for consumer and commercial use, and offers Starshield, a satellite-based solution for government users focused on sensing, communications, and satellite bus services. It supports scientific research opportunities and provides on-orbit research and travel services for private and government customers, and collaborates with government agencies for national security space launch missions. The company serves government agencies, national security organizations, commercial satellite operators, research institutions, and private spaceflight clients, supporting scientific research and commercial payload missions for professional and industrial clients in the aerospace and telecommunications sectors. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Starbase, Texas.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- CEO
- Elon Musk