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 6.98% is 25% below its 4-year average of 9.31%, near the low end of its 4-year range (6.42%–14.01%).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, January 31, 2026. 19.12% below its 12-month average of 8.63%.
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
6.98%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
8.63%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
8.70%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
9.31%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
10.88%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
12.03%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
13.35%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-19.12%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-19.77%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-24.99%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-35.87%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-41.96%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-47.73%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
9.98%
median of 86 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-30.06%
vs the sector median at left
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Market Cap
$2.85B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
6.98%
TTM Avg
8.63%
3Y Avg
8.70%
5Y Avg
9.31%
Market Cap
$3.36B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
-1.57%
TTM Avg
-1.57%
3Y Avg
-2.03%
5Y Avg
1.79%
Market Cap
$2.19B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
23.63%
TTM Avg
23.57%
3Y Avg
24.83%
5Y Avg
30.17%
Market Cap
$2.00B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
-53.77%
TTM Avg
-44.34%
3Y Avg
-41.65%
5Y Avg
-39.36%
Market Cap
$3.99B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
4.73%
TTM Avg
5.31%
3Y Avg
9.89%
5Y Avg
10.24%
Market Cap
$4.17B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
18.66%
TTM Avg
20.93%
3Y Avg
19.07%
5Y Avg
14.38%
Market Cap
$1.43B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
5.29%
TTM Avg
5.29%
3Y Avg
9.23%
5Y Avg
11.41%
Market Cap
$1.17B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
11.42%
TTM Avg
10.07%
3Y Avg
12.86%
5Y Avg
11.06%
Market Cap
$745.33M
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
1.63%
TTM Avg
0.89%
3Y Avg
-7.79%
5Y Avg
-3.43%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) | $2.85B | 6.98% | 8.63% | 8.70% | 9.31% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs › | $3.36B | -1.57% | -1.57% | -2.03% | 1.79% |
| The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)vs › | $2.19B | 23.63% | 23.57% | 24.83% | 30.17% |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID)vs › | $2.00B | -53.77% | -44.34% | -41.65% | -39.36% |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs › | $3.99B | 4.73% | 5.31% | 9.89% | 10.24% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)vs › | $4.17B | 18.66% | 20.93% | 19.07% | 14.38% |
| Carter's Inc. (CRI)vs › | $1.43B | 5.29% | 5.29% | 9.23% | 11.41% |
| Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT)vs › | $1.17B | 11.42% | 10.07% | 12.86% | 11.06% |
| Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF)vs › | $745.33M | 1.63% | 0.89% | -7.79% | -3.43% |
| Vail Resorts, Inc. (MTN)vs › | $5.19B | 8.74% | 8.16% | 8.32% | 7.08% |
ROIC
7.0%
ROE
17.1%
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 6.98% |
| 2025-02-01 | 10.28% |
| 2024-02-03 | 8.84% |
| 2023-01-28 | 6.42% |
| 2022-01-29 | 14.01% |
| 2021-01-30 | 0.21% |
| 2020-02-01 | 8.51% |
| 2019-02-02 | 18.89% |
| 2018-02-03 | 17.36% |
| 2017-01-28 | 17.34% |
| 2016-01-30 | 18.73% |
| 2015-01-31 | 9.60% |
| 2014-02-01 | 10.80% |
| 2013-02-02 | 21.85% |
| 2012-01-28 | 10.57% |
| 2011-01-29 | 13.11% |
| 2010-01-30 | 12.83% |
| 2009-01-31 | 11.55% |
| 2008-02-02 | 25.32% |
| 2007-02-03 | 23.85% |
| 2006-01-28 | 22.58% |
| 2005-01-29 | 21.27% |
| 2004-01-31 | 8.08% |
| 2003-02-01 | 14.43% |
| 2002-02-02 | 19.70% |
| 2001-02-03 | 22.58% |
| 2000-01-29 | 46.93% |
| 1999-01-30 | 34.82% |
| 1998-01-31 | 20.74% |
| 1997-02-01 | 7.51% |
