Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 18.97%
Is Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 18.97% is 37% above its 5-year average of 13.86%, near the high end of its 5-year range (5.41%–18.97%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) is 18.97% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 3.77% (18.28%).
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CMG Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
CMG Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
CMG Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
18.97%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
18.28%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
16.75%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
13.86%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
11.85%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
13.84%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
12.97%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.77%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+13.29%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+36.85%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+60.02%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+37.11%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+46.27%
CMG Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) | — | 18.97% | 18.28% | 16.75% | 13.86% |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | $41.77B | 28.26% | 30.98% | 34.86% | 35.06% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | $48.06B | 14.36% | 13.88% | 11.58% | 11.14% |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $56.36B | 0.75% | 1.26% | 1.78% | 1.23% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) | $20.46B | 22.76% | 24.69% | 27.60% | 23.95% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) | $18.55B | -27.94% | -30.63% | -36.01% | -31.54% |
| International Paper Company (IP) | $16.87B | -7.64% | -2.55% | 2.23% | 2.89% |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) | $15.99B | 13.87% | 15.24% | 15.38% | 19.52% |
| DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) | $14.28B | -0.26% | -9.99% | -26.06% | -30.48% |
| Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) | $13.69B | 22.70% | 25.96% | 26.18% | 24.88% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
19.0%
ROE
60.3%
Chipotle Mexican Grill, 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
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for CMG stock is 18.97%.
- Is Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 18.97% is 37% above its 5-year average of 13.86%, near the high end of its 5-year range (5.41%–18.97%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CMG stock is 18.28%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CMG stock is 16.75%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CMG stock is 13.86%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CMG stock is 11.85%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CMG stock is 13.84%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CMG stock is 12.97%.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 18.97% |
| 2024-12-31 | 17.59% |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.27% |
| 2022-12-31 | 14.15% |
| 2021-12-31 | 10.78% |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.41% |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.36% |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.36% |
| 2017-12-31 | 10.05% |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.17% |
| 2015-12-31 | 19.29% |
| 2014-12-31 | 19.42% |
| 2013-12-31 | 18.03% |
| 2012-12-31 | 18.68% |
| 2011-12-31 | 16.99% |
| 2010-12-31 | 17.85% |
| 2009-12-31 | 14.72% |
| 2008-12-31 | 10.19% |
| 2007-12-31 | 10.32% |
| 2006-12-31 | 6.92% |
| 2005-12-31 | 8.84% |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.07% |
| 2003-12-31 | -3.77% |
| 2002-12-31 | -10.17% |
| 2001-12-31 | -18.80% |
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About Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., along with its affiliated companies, oversees the ownership and daily running of Chipotle Mexican Grill eateries. By February 15, 2022, its global presence included roughly 3,000 restaurant locations spread across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and other parts of Europe. The company was established in 1993 and maintains its principal office in Newport Beach, California.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Scott Boatwright