Block, Inc. (SQ) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): -12.82%
Is Block, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Block, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of -12.82% is 988% below its 5-year average of -1.18%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-12.82%–4.30%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Block, Inc. (SQ) is -12.82% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 161.90% (-4.90%).
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SQ Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
-12.82%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
-4.90%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
-3.29%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
-1.18%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
-6.39%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
-12.06%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
-12.06%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-161.90%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-289.96%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-987.98%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-100.74%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-6.33%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-6.33%
SQ Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block, Inc. (SQ) | — | -12.82% | -4.90% | -3.29% | -1.18% |
| Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) | $49.58B | 3.11% | 1.54% | 8.45% | 8.51% |
| Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS) | $56.61B | 8.02% | 7.76% | 11.85% | 12.05% |
| ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON) | $45.85B | 6.24% | 9.06% | 13.87% | 12.29% |
| Teradyne, Inc. (TER) | $57.80B | 18.45% | 17.85% | 18.95% | 22.86% |
| Block, Inc. (XYZ) | $40.64B | 7.52% | 6.62% | 3.56% | 2.62% |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) | $63.89B | -0.59% | 1.82% | 3.45% | 3.64% |
| Workday, Inc. (WDAY) | $36.73B | 5.95% | 4.34% | 1.95% | 0.28% |
| ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS) | $32.91B | 8.09% | 8.16% | 8.14% | 8.35% |
| NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) | $32.68B | 19.40% | 17.95% | 16.76% | 15.95% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
-12.8%
ROE
-0.0%
Block, 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
Block, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for SQ stock is -12.82%.
- Is Block, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Block, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of -12.82% is 988% below its 5-year average of -1.18%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-12.82%–4.30%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SQ stock is -4.90%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SQ stock is -3.29%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SQ stock is -1.18%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SQ stock is -6.39%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SQ stock is -12.06%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SQ stock is -12.06%.
Block, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -12.82% |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.03% |
| 2023-12-31 | -0.81% |
| 2022-12-31 | -2.55% |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.78% |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.30% |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.91% |
| 2018-12-31 | -1.62% |
| 2017-12-31 | -4.46% |
| 2016-12-31 | -26.89% |
| 2015-12-31 | -31.12% |
| 2014-12-31 | -42.90% |
| 2013-12-31 | -55.64% |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.00% |
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About Block, Inc.
Block, Inc., a company founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, (previously known as Square, Inc. until its rebranding in December 2021), develops a wide array of financial technology tools. Primarily, it equips businesses with solutions to process card payments efficiently, offering robust reporting and analytics, coupled with rapid next-day settlement services. Their hardware offerings cover various transaction needs: from the basic Magstripe reader for swiped cards, to the Contactless and chip reader compatible with EMV chip cards and Near Field Communication (NFC) payments. They also provide the Square Stand, which converts an iPad into a complete payment terminal; the integrated Square Register, combining hardware, point-of-sale software, and payment processing; and the versatile Square Terminal, a modern device that replaces traditional keypad terminals with its tap, dip, and swipe capabilities and built-in receipt printer. The company's extensive software suite addresses diverse business requirements, including Square Point of Sale, Square Appointments for scheduling, specialized platforms like Square for Retail and Square for Restaurants, and online commerce solutions via Square Online and Square Online Checkout. Additional tools encompass Square Invoices, Square Virtual Terminal, Square Team Management, Square Contracts, and comprehensive loyalty, marketing, and gift card programs, all managed through the Square Dashboard. Moreover, Block, Inc. supports the developer community with a platform featuring application programming interfaces (APIs) and software development kits (SDKs). Beyond its core merchant services, the company also offers the popular Cash App for individual money management (sending, spending, and storing funds) and Weebly, which provides website hosting and domain name registration solutions. Block, Inc. maintains a global presence, serving customers across the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Ireland, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- CEO
- Jack Dorsey