Adobe Inc. (ADBE) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 36.69%
Is Adobe Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Adobe Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 36.69% is 36% above its 5-year average of 27.06%, near the high end of its 5-year range (24.03%–36.69%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE) is 36.69% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 18.16% (31.05%).
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ADBE Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
36.69%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
31.05%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
27.82%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
27.06%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
22.30%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
16.88%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
16.33%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+18.16%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+31.88%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+35.58%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+64.50%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+117.32%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+124.65%
ADBE Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Inc. (ADBE) | $94.61B | 36.69% | 31.05% | 27.82% | 27.06% |
| Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) | $87.82B | 1.97% | 7.00% | 11.24% | 10.99% |
| Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) | $101.91B | 28.75% | 27.98% | 29.21% | 26.02% |
| Accenture plc (ACN) | $104.93B | 16.99% | 17.99% | 19.80% | 19.97% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) | $105.80B | 14.11% | 13.77% | 18.23% | 18.78% |
| Snowflake Inc. (SNOW) | $83.15B | -30.15% | -27.70% | -22.31% | -18.89% |
| Datadog, Inc. (DDOG) | $81.03B | -0.74% | 0.17% | -0.79% | -0.84% |
| ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) | $109.38B | 8.98% | 9.10% | 7.41% | 6.12% |
| Intuit Inc. (INTU) | $77.74B | 14.78% | 13.40% | 11.41% | 13.64% |
| Cloudflare, Inc. (NET) | $77.62B | -4.10% | -5.08% | -6.88% | -6.94% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
36.7%
ROE
63.0%
Adobe 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
Adobe Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for ADBE stock is 36.69%.
- Is Adobe Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Adobe Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 36.69% is 36% above its 5-year average of 27.06%, near the high end of its 5-year range (24.03%–36.69%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ADBE stock is 31.05%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ADBE stock is 27.82%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ADBE stock is 27.06%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ADBE stock is 22.30%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ADBE stock is 16.88%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ADBE stock is 16.33%.
Adobe Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-28 | 36.69% |
| 2024-11-29 | 25.41% |
| 2023-12-01 | 24.58% |
| 2022-12-02 | 24.60% |
| 2021-12-03 | 24.03% |
| 2020-11-27 | 22.46% |
| 2019-11-29 | 19.15% |
| 2018-11-30 | 18.21% |
| 2017-12-01 | 15.61% |
| 2016-12-02 | 12.30% |
| 2015-11-27 | 6.84% |
| 2014-11-28 | 3.44% |
| 2013-11-29 | 3.87% |
| 2012-11-30 | 10.01% |
| 2011-12-02 | 11.41% |
| 2010-12-03 | 11.52% |
| 2009-11-27 | 5.91% |
| 2008-11-28 | 16.43% |
| 2007-11-30 | 13.48% |
| 2006-12-01 | 7.76% |
| 2005-12-02 | 29.26% |
| 2004-12-03 | 29.06% |
| 2003-11-28 | 23.75% |
| 2002-11-29 | 28.62% |
| 2001-11-30 | 41.10% |
| 2000-12-01 | 35.07% |
| 1999-12-03 | 30.77% |
| 1998-11-27 | 15.22% |
| 1997-11-28 | 20.35% |
| 1996-11-29 | 11.76% |
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About Adobe Inc.
Adobe Inc. stands as a prominent global software provider, delivering a diverse range of solutions. Its operations are structured into three primary business divisions: Digital Media, Digital Experience, and Publishing and Advertising. The Digital Media segment empowers individuals, teams, and enterprises to generate, disseminate, and amplify various forms of content through its array of products and services, including the cloud-native Document Cloud platform. Central to this segment is Creative Cloud, its subscription-based flagship, granting access to a comprehensive suite of creative tools. This division caters to a diverse range of users, from professional content creators and marketers to educators, communicators, and general consumers. Adobe's Digital Experience division offers an integrated suite of applications and services designed to empower brands and businesses to craft, orchestrate, assess, and enhance customer journeys, from initial analytical insights to final commercial transactions. It serves a broad professional base including marketing teams, advertisers, agencies, data scientists, and senior executives. The Publishing and Advertising segment provides specialized offerings such as e-learning tools, technical documentation services, web conferencing solutions, advanced printing technologies, and its Advertising Cloud suite. Adobe engages directly with enterprise clients through its dedicated sales teams and regional offices. Individual end-users can access its offerings via app stores or its official website, adobe.com. Additionally, an extensive indirect channel supports distribution, encompassing partners such as distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators, software vendors, retailers, and original equipment manufacturers. Established in 1982, the company, initially named Adobe Systems Incorporated, rebranded as Adobe Inc. in October 2018. Its corporate headquarters are situated in San Jose, California.
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- Shantanu Narayen