Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 5.09%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.09% is 42% above its 5-year average of 3.59%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-7.24%–11.28%).
As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 3.98% above its 12-month average of 4.89%.
CP Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
CP Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
CP Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
CP Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
5.09%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
4.89%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
1.62%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
3.59%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
6.96%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
7.97%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
8.16%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.98%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+214.68%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+41.85%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-26.87%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-36.11%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-37.66%
CP Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP) | $77.27B | 5.09% | 4.89% | 1.62% | 3.59% |
| FedEx Corporation (FDX)vs › | $77.76B | 4.95% | 5.47% | 5.58% | 5.97% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs › | $77.85B | 24.49% | 25.84% | 24.99% | 22.94% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs › | $74.27B | 15.22% | 14.50% | 12.67% | 11.39% |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs › | $81.40B | 7.26% | 6.33% | 6.09% | 7.58% |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs › | $70.09B | 7.47% | 7.37% | 7.63% | 7.86% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs › | $69.88B | 33.59% | 30.38% | 24.94% | 20.63% |
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)vs › | $86.47B | 24.66% | 32.02% | 35.59% | 31.77% |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs › | $67.66B | 22.95% | 21.59% | 19.94% | 18.17% |
| 3M Company (MMM)vs › | $87.61B | 11.53% | 12.46% | 10.54% | 11.94% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
5.1%
ROE
9.6%
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
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for CP stock is 5.09%.
- Is Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.09% is 42% above its 5-year average of 3.59%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-7.24%–11.28%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CP stock is 4.89%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CP stock is 1.62%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CP stock is 3.59%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CP stock is 6.96%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CP stock is 7.97%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CP stock is 8.16%.
CP Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 5.09% |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.70% |
| 2023-12-31 | -7.24% |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.92% |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.78% |
| 2020-12-31 | 11.28% |
| 2019-12-31 | 11.57% |
| 2018-12-31 | 10.66% |
| 2017-12-31 | 12.75% |
| 2016-12-31 | 9.87% |
| 2015-12-31 | 10.18% |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.81% |
| 2013-12-31 | 6.90% |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.33% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.09% |
| 2010-12-31 | 6.58% |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.25% |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.92% |
| 2007-12-31 | 9.48% |
| 2006-12-31 | 9.57% |
| 2005-12-31 | 13.56% |
| 2004-12-31 | 5.58% |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.89% |
| 2002-12-31 | 8.07% |
| 2001-12-31 | 7.06% |
| 2000-12-31 | 9.00% |
| 1999-12-31 | 2.35% |
| 1998-12-31 | 6.48% |
| 1997-12-31 | 9.21% |
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About Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
Specializing in railway freight transportation, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. operates an extensive rail network connecting Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The company, headquartered in Calgary, Canada, began its operations on June 22, 2001.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
- CEO
- Keith E. Creel