S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 9.22%
Is S&P Global Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
S&P Global Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.22% is 39% below its 5-year average of 15.06%, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.81%–31.37%).
As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 6.22% above its 12-month average of 8.68%.
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SPGI Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
9.22%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
8.68%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
7.44%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
15.06%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
22.03%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
19.48%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
22.13%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+6.22%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+23.88%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-38.80%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-58.14%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-52.68%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-58.33%
SPGI Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) | $128.24B | 9.22% | 8.68% | 7.44% | 15.06% |
| Chubb Limited (CB)vs › | $127.56B | 7.95% | 0.25% | 430.60% | 429.29% |
| The Progressive Corporation (PGR)vs › | $119.59B | 20.74% | 20.27% | 11.49% | 10.13% |
| Brookfield Corporation (BN)vs › | $102.01B | 3.19% | 2.88% | 2.78% | 2.53% |
| CME Group Inc. (CME)vs › | $94.79B | 1.62% | 5.06% | 5.96% | 5.84% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC)vs › | $94.24B | 5.27% | 4.87% | 4.89% | 4.90% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW)vs › | $162.91B | 9.50% | 7.55% | 7.32% | 6.89% |
| BlackRock, Inc. (BLK)vs › | $163.34B | 3.27% | 3.80% | 4.01% | 3.73% |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)vs › | $92.49B | 7.55% | 7.17% | -0.42% | -2.72% |
| U.S. Bancorp (USB)vs › | $91.41B | 4.46% | 4.21% | 3.98% | 4.46% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
9.2%
ROE
15.3%
S&P Global 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
S&P Global Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for S&P Global Inc. (SPGI)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for SPGI stock is 9.22%.
- Is S&P Global Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- S&P Global Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.22% is 39% below its 5-year average of 15.06%, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.81%–31.37%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for S&P Global Inc. (SPGI)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SPGI stock is 8.68%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for S&P Global Inc. (SPGI)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SPGI stock is 7.44%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for S&P Global Inc. (SPGI)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SPGI stock is 15.06%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for S&P Global Inc. (SPGI)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SPGI stock is 22.03%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for S&P Global Inc. (SPGI)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SPGI stock is 19.48%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for S&P Global Inc. (SPGI)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SPGI stock is 22.13%.
S&P Global Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 9.22% |
| 2024-12-31 | 8.14% |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.81% |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.60% |
| 2021-12-31 | 29.25% |
| 2020-12-31 | 31.37% |
| 2019-12-31 | 30.31% |
| 2018-12-31 | 32.32% |
| 2017-12-31 | 26.01% |
| 2016-12-31 | 38.54% |
| 2015-12-31 | 24.72% |
| 2014-12-31 | -14.25% |
| 2013-12-31 | 25.19% |
| 2012-12-31 | 20.00% |
| 2011-12-31 | 21.04% |
| 2010-12-31 | 17.47% |
| 2009-12-31 | 19.85% |
| 2008-12-31 | 23.39% |
| 2007-12-31 | 28.07% |
| 2006-12-31 | 24.90% |
| 2005-12-31 | 20.31% |
| 2004-12-31 | 19.50% |
| 2003-12-31 | 20.20% |
| 2002-12-31 | 17.45% |
| 2001-12-31 | 11.72% |
| 2000-12-31 | 14.93% |
| 1999-12-31 | 15.02% |
| 1998-12-31 | 13.05% |
| 1997-12-31 | 11.52% |
| 1996-12-31 | 10.51% |
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About S&P Global Inc.
S&P Global Inc., through its affiliated entities, delivers crucial services like credit assessments, market benchmarks, advanced analytics, and comprehensive workflow tools. Their reach extends across the worldwide capital, commodity, and automotive industries. The company is structured into six key operating segments: S&P Global Ratings, S&P Dow Jones Indices, S&P Global Commodity Insights, S&P Global Market Intelligence, S&P Global Mobility, and S&P Global Engineering Solutions. S&P Global Ratings functions as an independent authority, supplying credit assessments, research, and analytical insights. It equips investors and other market players with essential data, ratings, and comparative metrics. S&P Dow Jones Indices specializes in crafting and upholding diverse valuation and index benchmarks. These are vital resources for investment advisors, wealth managers, and large institutional investors. S&P Global Commodity Insights delivers critical data and intelligence pertaining to global energy and commodity markets, empowering clients to make informed decisions. S&P Global Market Intelligence provides advanced data and technological tools, furnishing customers with insights crucial for strategic choices. Its extensive portfolio encompasses end-to-end workflow solutions, addressing areas such as capital structuring, data dissemination, ESG practices, leveraged finance, private equity, industry-specific analysis, supply chain management, issuer support, and comprehensive credit, risk, and regulatory compliance solutions. S&P Global Mobility leverages unparalleled automotive data to generate foresight, helping clients foresee market shifts and execute sound business decisions. S&P Global Engineering Solutions supplies specialized engineering knowledge and remedies across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, energy, architecture, construction, and transportation. Its offerings enable both business and technical leaders to optimize processes and make effective determinations. Established in 1860, S&P Global Inc. maintains its primary corporate offices in New York, New York.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
- CEO
- Martina L. Cheung