Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 9.56%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.56% is 32% above its 5-year average of 7.23%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.11%–13.35%).
As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 16.54% below its 12-month average of 11.46%.
CR Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
CR Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
CR Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
CR Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
9.56%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
11.46%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
8.25%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
7.23%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
6.75%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
6.79%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
6.94%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-16.54%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+15.91%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+32.20%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+41.73%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+40.89%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+37.66%
CR Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Company (CR) | $12.91B | 9.56% | 11.46% | 8.25% | 7.23% |
| CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH)vs › | $12.78B | 5.27% | 6.54% | 8.06% | 7.15% |
| Pentair plc (PNR)vs › | $12.28B | 12.46% | 12.49% | 11.94% | 12.33% |
| Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS)vs › | $11.94B | 8.37% | 7.97% | 9.74% | 9.02% |
| Allegion plc (ALLE)vs › | $11.77B | 15.97% | 16.66% | 16.54% | 16.61% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS)vs › | $14.27B | 8.08% | 4.97% | 6.72% | 7.83% |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)vs › | $14.35B | 6.41% | 6.41% | 5.90% | 6.26% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)vs › | $11.39B | 25.41% | 26.34% | 17.22% | 12.38% |
| Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)vs › | $14.63B | 6.50% | 6.56% | 5.48% | 5.06% |
| Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)vs › | $11.00B | 9.03% | 6.88% | 6.66% | 7.20% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
9.6%
ROE
15.6%
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 Crane Company (CR)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for CR stock is 9.56%.
- Is Crane Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.56% is 32% above its 5-year average of 7.23%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.11%–13.35%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Crane Company (CR)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CR stock is 11.46%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Crane Company (CR)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CR stock is 8.25%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Crane Company (CR)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CR stock is 7.23%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Crane Company (CR)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CR stock is 6.75%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Crane Company (CR)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CR stock is 6.79%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Crane Company (CR)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CR stock is 6.94%.
CR Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 9.56% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.35% |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.97% |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.11% |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.04% |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.36% |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2018-12-31 | 10.88% |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.07% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.84% |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.02% |
| 2014-12-31 | 7.49% |
| 2013-12-31 | 7.83% |
| 2012-12-31 | 9.53% |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.75% |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.77% |
| 2009-12-31 | 6.69% |
| 2008-12-31 | 6.45% |
| 2007-12-31 | -2.37% |
| 2006-12-31 | 8.69% |
| 2005-12-31 | 8.49% |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.84% |
| 2003-12-31 | 7.81% |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.30% |
| 2001-12-31 | 10.72% |
| 2000-12-31 | 12.91% |
| 1999-12-31 | 11.49% |
| 1998-12-31 | 11.84% |
| 1997-12-31 | 12.30% |
| 1996-12-31 | 12.27% |
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About Crane Company
Established in 1855 in Stamford, Connecticut, Crane Company, formerly known as Crane Holdings, Co., is a global industrial manufacturer and distributor of specialized engineered products. Operating across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, the company is structured into four main business divisions. The Aerospace & Electronics segment provides critical components and integrated systems, including both original equipment and aftermarket parts, primarily to commercial and military aerospace, defense, and space exploration markets. This encompasses products like pressure sensors for aircraft engine control, braking systems for fighter jets, power conversion solutions for spacecraft, and lubrication systems. Through its Process Flow Technologies division, Crane supplies engineered equipment for mission-critical fluid handling, offering a range of process and commercial valves, along with various pumps and related systems. The Payment & Merchandising Technologies segment delivers electronic devices and associated software, leveraging proprietary expertise in payment verification and authentication, automation, field service, remote diagnostics, and software designed to boost efficiency. Lastly, the Engineered Materials segment manufactures fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels and coils, predominantly used in the production of recreational vehicles and for commercial and industrial construction applications. Crane Company's diverse offerings cater to a wide array of end markets, including aerospace, defense, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, water and wastewater management, payment automation, non-residential and municipal construction, energy, banknote design and production, and numerous general industrial and consumer applications.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Max H. Mitchell