Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): -13.32%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of -13.32% is 92% above its 5-year average of -158.74%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-864.83%–216.85%).
As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 21.90% above its 12-month average of -17.05%.
SYM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
SYM Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
SYM Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
SYM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
-13.32%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
-17.05%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
-257.14%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
-158.74%
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
+21.90%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+94.82%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+91.61%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SYM Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symbotic Inc. (SYM) | $26.16B | -13.32% | -17.05% | -257.14% | -158.74% |
| Venture Global, Inc. (VG)vs › | $25.97B | 8.20% | 5.85% | 12.44% | 9.95% |
| J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT)vs › | $25.90B | 9.32% | 8.86% | 10.80% | 11.35% |
| Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)vs › | $25.46B | 1.79% | 1.43% | 1.63% | 0.18% |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)vs › | $27.06B | 19.06% | 17.14% | 14.49% | 12.46% |
| ATI Inc. (ATI)vs › | $27.24B | 12.27% | 11.84% | 10.95% | 1.40% |
| nVent Electric plc (NVT)vs › | $27.80B | 8.15% | 6.54% | 6.95% | 6.04% |
| Xylem Inc. (XYL)vs › | $27.81B | 6.37% | 6.08% | 6.10% | 5.97% |
| Copart, Inc. (CPRT)vs › | $27.82B | 14.70% | 15.34% | 18.11% | 19.67% |
| Hubbell Inc (HUBB)vs › | $28.29B | 13.76% | 14.52% | 13.99% | 12.52% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
-13.3%
ROE
-0.7%
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 Symbotic Inc. (SYM)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for SYM stock is -13.32%.
- Is Symbotic Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of -13.32% is 92% above its 5-year average of -158.74%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-864.83%–216.85%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Symbotic Inc. (SYM)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SYM stock is -17.05%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Symbotic Inc. (SYM)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SYM stock is -257.14%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Symbotic Inc. (SYM)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SYM stock is -158.74%.
SYM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-27 | -13.32% |
| 2024-09-30 | -20.79% |
| 2023-09-30 | -864.83% |
| 2022-09-30 | -129.61% |
| 2021-09-30 | 216.85% |
| 2020-09-30 | -140.74% |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.00% |
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About Symbotic Inc.
Symbotic Inc. is a company specializing in automation solutions, offering cutting-edge robotics and technology designed to boost operational efficiency for wholesale and retail businesses across the United States. They provide a comprehensive automated warehousing solution called The Symbotic System, which is engineered to lower expenditures, increase productivity, and streamline inventory control. The firm's headquarters are situated in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Richard Cohen