Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): -5.41%
Is Applied Digital Corporation’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Applied Digital Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of -5.41% is 48% above its 5-year average of -10.44%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-26.81%–0.00%).
As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 3.31% above its 12-month average of -5.60%.
APLD Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
APLD Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
APLD Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
APLD Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
-5.41%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
-5.60%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
-15.10%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
-10.44%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
-10.44%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
-10.44%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
-10.44%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.31%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+64.17%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+48.19%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+48.19%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+48.19%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+48.19%
APLD Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) | $11.85B | -5.41% | -5.60% | -15.10% | -10.44% |
| Trimble Inc. (TRMB) | $11.80B | 6.48% | 5.49% | 5.24% | 6.09% |
| Dynatrace, Inc. (DT) | $11.79B | 4.99% | 5.73% | 5.68% | 5.29% |
| Unity Software Inc. (U) | $11.64B | -7.17% | -9.97% | -11.50% | -11.84% |
| Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS) | $10.79B | 6.35% | 6.35% | 9.08% | 12.47% |
| Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) | $13.36B | 3.75% | 4.78% | 5.09% | 4.98% |
| Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) | $10.33B | 8.81% | 9.24% | 8.49% | 11.27% |
| FormFactor, Inc. (FORM) | $10.15B | 4.67% | 5.11% | 5.88% | 7.05% |
| HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS) | $9.58B | 0.31% | -0.05% | -3.75% | -3.62% |
| DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU) | $8.49B | 12.04% | 10.56% | 4.33% | -0.20% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
-5.4%
ROE
-11.8%
Applied Digital Corporation 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
Applied Digital Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Applied Digital Corporation (APLD)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for APLD stock is -5.41%.
- Is Applied Digital Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Applied Digital Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of -5.41% is 48% above its 5-year average of -10.44%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-26.81%–0.00%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Applied Digital Corporation (APLD)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for APLD stock is -5.60%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Applied Digital Corporation (APLD)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for APLD stock is -15.10%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Applied Digital Corporation (APLD)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for APLD stock is -10.44%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Applied Digital Corporation (APLD)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for APLD stock is -10.44%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Applied Digital Corporation (APLD)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for APLD stock is -10.44%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Applied Digital Corporation (APLD)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for APLD stock is -10.44%.
Applied Digital Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-31 | -5.41% |
| 2024-05-31 | -5.78% |
| 2023-05-31 | -26.81% |
| 2022-05-31 | -22.39% |
| 2021-05-31 | -2.26% |
| 2020-05-31 | 0.00% |
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About Applied Digital Corporation
Applied Digital Corporation (ADC) is a North American firm specializing in digital infrastructure and cloud-based solutions, primarily serving the high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. Its business is structured around three key segments: Data Center Hosting, Cloud Services, and dedicated HPC Hosting. ADC offers essential infrastructure support to cryptocurrency mining clients. Furthermore, it delivers robust GPU computing capabilities crucial for intensive AI, machine learning, and various other HPC workloads. The company also undertakes the comprehensive design, construction, and management of data centers specifically engineered to facilitate HPC applications. Formerly known as Applied Blockchain, Inc., the company officially adopted the name Applied Digital Corporation in November 2022. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Dallas, Texas.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Information Technology Services
- CEO
- Wesley Cummins