Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 24.66%
Is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 24.66% is 22% below its 5-year average of 31.77%, near the low end of its 5-year range (24.02%–41.70%).
As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 22.97% below its 12-month average of 32.02%.
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ADP Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
ADP Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
ADP Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
24.66%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
32.02%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
35.59%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
31.77%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
28.05%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
24.38%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
20.75%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-22.97%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-30.72%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-22.39%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-12.09%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+1.16%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+18.84%
ADP Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) | $91.77B | 24.66% | 32.02% | 35.59% | 31.77% |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) | $89.45B | 10.40% | 11.21% | 13.32% | 13.95% |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI) | $88.11B | 11.41% | 12.55% | 9.89% | 10.37% |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) | $87.86B | 8.68% | 7.82% | 7.36% | 6.62% |
| 3M Company (MMM) | $81.35B | 11.53% | 12.46% | 10.54% | 11.94% |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) | $77.05B | 7.26% | 6.33% | 6.09% | 7.58% |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) | $111.16B | 13.69% | 12.91% | 11.49% | 10.97% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) | $72.22B | 24.49% | 25.84% | 24.99% | 22.94% |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $62.52B | -10.09% | -16.12% | -18.18% | -20.49% |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR) | $60.57B | 6.39% | 8.44% | 10.51% | 8.23% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
24.7%
ROE
68.4%
Automatic Data Processing, 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
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for ADP stock is 24.66%.
- Is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 24.66% is 22% below its 5-year average of 31.77%, near the low end of its 5-year range (24.02%–41.70%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ADP stock is 32.02%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ADP stock is 35.59%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ADP stock is 31.77%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ADP stock is 28.05%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ADP stock is 24.38%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ADP stock is 20.75%.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | 24.66% |
| 2024-06-30 | 39.37% |
| 2023-06-30 | 41.70% |
| 2022-06-30 | 36.64% |
| 2021-06-30 | 24.02% |
| 2020-06-30 | 24.25% |
| 2019-06-30 | 24.07% |
| 2018-06-30 | 29.84% |
| 2017-06-30 | 22.49% |
| 2016-06-30 | 19.21% |
| 2015-06-30 | 22.33% |
| 2014-06-30 | 14.59% |
| 2013-06-30 | 17.16% |
| 2012-06-30 | 16.92% |
| 2011-06-30 | 15.89% |
| 2010-06-30 | 16.91% |
| 2009-06-30 | 17.44% |
| 2008-06-30 | 17.31% |
| 2007-06-30 | 3.81% |
| 2006-06-30 | 3.21% |
| 2005-06-30 | 3.96% |
| 2004-06-30 | 4.65% |
| 2003-06-30 | 5.27% |
| 2002-06-30 | 6.11% |
| 2001-06-30 | 5.92% |
| 2000-06-30 | 4.13% |
| 1999-06-30 | 15.19% |
| 1998-06-30 | 14.83% |
| 1997-06-30 | 15.86% |
| 1996-06-30 | 15.35% |
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About Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is a global provider of cloud-based solutions designed for human capital management (HCM). The company organizes its operations into two primary segments: Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Through its Employer Services division, ADP delivers strategic, cloud-powered platforms and comprehensive human resources (HR) outsourcing. This encompasses a wide array of services such as payroll processing, benefits administration, talent acquisition and management, general HR and workforce management, insurance, retirement planning, and regulatory compliance, often integrated into holistic HCM solutions. Conversely, the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) segment specializes in offering HR outsourcing to small and mid-sized businesses, leveraging a co-employment framework. This segment's offerings span robust benefits packages, regulatory protection and compliance, talent engagement strategies, specialized HR expertise, all-encompassing outsourcing, and even recruitment process outsourcing. Established in 1949, ADP maintains its corporate headquarters in Roseland, New Jersey.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Staffing & Employment Services
- CEO
- Maria Black