Basis: Latest reported fiscal year. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 7.29% is 35% below its 5-year average of 11.14%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.00%–20.80%).
As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 9.33% below its 12-month average of 8.04%.
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
7.29%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
8.04%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
11.97%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
11.14%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
6.99%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
4.79%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
3.60%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-9.33%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-39.12%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-34.57%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+4.26%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+52.17%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+102.25%
SECTOR MEDIAN · TECHNOLOGY
8.05%
median of 176 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-9.50%
vs the sector median at left
United Microelectronics Corporation
Market Cap
$46.69B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
7.29%
TTM Avg
8.04%
3Y Avg
11.97%
5Y Avg
11.14%
Market Cap
$46.60B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
21.02%
TTM Avg
21.02%
3Y Avg
6.51%
5Y Avg
1.59%
Market Cap
$47.02B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
7.52%
TTM Avg
6.62%
3Y Avg
3.56%
5Y Avg
2.62%
Market Cap
$47.06B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
5.95%
TTM Avg
4.34%
3Y Avg
1.95%
5Y Avg
0.28%
Market Cap
$46.09B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
-1.24%
TTM Avg
-6.09%
3Y Avg
-7.74%
5Y Avg
-1.19%
Market Cap
$45.99B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
3.11%
TTM Avg
1.54%
3Y Avg
8.45%
5Y Avg
8.51%
Market Cap
$45.11B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
-4.75%
TTM Avg
-9.04%
3Y Avg
-6.82%
5Y Avg
-4.71%
Market Cap
$49.47B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
-0.11%
TTM Avg
0.98%
3Y Avg
0.41%
5Y Avg
0.41%
Market Cap
$50.07B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
0.67%
TTM Avg
3.50%
3Y Avg
12.61%
5Y Avg
12.68%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) | $46.69B | 7.29% | 8.04% | 11.97% | 11.14% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO)vs › | $46.60B | 21.02% | 21.02% | 6.51% | 1.59% |
| Block, Inc. (XYZ)vs › | $47.02B | 7.52% | 6.62% | 3.56% | 2.62% |
| Workday, Inc. (WDAY)vs › | $47.06B | 5.95% | 4.34% | 1.95% | 0.28% |
| Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO)vs › | $46.09B | -1.24% | -6.09% | -7.74% | -1.19% |
| Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP)vs › | $45.99B | 3.11% | 1.54% | 8.45% | 8.51% |
| Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS)vs › | $45.11B | -4.75% | -9.04% | -6.82% | -4.71% |
| CoreWeave, Inc. Class A Common Stock (CRWV)vs › | $49.47B | -0.11% | 0.98% | 0.41% | 0.41% |
| STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM)vs › | $50.07B | 0.67% | 3.50% | 12.61% | 12.68% |
| Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK)vs › | $52.59B | 18.74% | 18.48% | 17.13% | 15.78% |
ROIC
7.3%
ROE
19.0%
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
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 7.29% |
| 2024-12-31 | 8.79% |
| 2023-12-31 | 11.02% |
| 2022-12-31 | 20.80% |
| 2021-12-31 | 12.95% |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.00% |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.50% |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.73% |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.74% |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.65% |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.44% |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.89% |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.36% |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.99% |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.90% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.61% |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.52% |
| 2008-12-31 | -1.03% |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.89% |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.38% |
| 2005-12-31 | -2.53% |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.14% |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.73% |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.04% |
| 2001-12-31 | -1.10% |
| 2000-12-31 | 17.63% |
| 1999-12-31 | 2.83% |
