Carter's, Inc. (CRI) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 5.29%
Is Carter's, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Carter's, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.29% is 54% below its 4-year average of 11.41%, near the low end of its 4-year range (5.29%–14.79%).
As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. In line with its 12-month average of 5.29%.
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CRI Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
CRI Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
CRI Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
5.29%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
5.29%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
9.23%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
11.41%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
12.81%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
12.54%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
11.67%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-42.67%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-53.64%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-58.71%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-57.80%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-54.67%
CRI Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter's, Inc. (CRI) | $1.45B | 5.29% | 5.29% | 9.23% | 11.41% |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID) | $1.53B | -53.77% | -44.34% | -41.65% | -39.36% |
| Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) | $1.18B | 11.42% | 10.07% | 12.86% | 11.06% |
| Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD) | — | 52.46% | 52.29% | 36.29% | 12.39% |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) | $2.99B | 6.98% | 8.63% | 8.70% | 9.31% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) | $3.53B | -1.57% | -1.57% | -2.03% | 1.79% |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO) | $3.90B | 4.72% | 5.30% | 9.88% | 10.24% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) | $3.92B | 18.66% | 20.93% | 19.07% | 14.38% |
| Etsy, Inc. (ETSY) | $6.57B | 11.51% | 13.73% | 2.22% | 7.33% |
| Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK) | $6.67B | 3.54% | 4.36% | 1.63% | 3.32% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
5.3%
ROE
9.8%
Carter's, 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
Carter's, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for CRI stock is 5.29%.
- Is Carter's, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Carter's, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.29% is 54% below its 4-year average of 11.41%, near the low end of its 4-year range (5.29%–14.79%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CRI stock is 5.29%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CRI stock is 9.23%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CRI stock is 11.41%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CRI stock is 12.81%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CRI stock is 12.54%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CRI stock is 11.67%.
Carter's, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-03 | 5.29% |
| 2024-12-28 | 9.96% |
| 2023-12-31 | 12.43% |
| 2022-12-31 | 14.58% |
| 2021-12-31 | 14.79% |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.54% |
| 2019-12-31 | 12.27% |
| 2018-12-31 | 17.91% |
| 2017-12-31 | 18.68% |
| 2016-12-31 | 16.66% |
| 2015-12-31 | 14.53% |
| 2014-12-31 | 13.02% |
| 2013-12-31 | 11.01% |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.93% |
| 2011-12-31 | 9.45% |
| 2010-12-31 | 14.22% |
| 2009-12-31 | 11.82% |
| 2008-12-31 | 9.47% |
| 2007-12-31 | -0.69% |
| 2006-12-31 | 10.53% |
| 2005-12-31 | 7.61% |
| 2004-12-31 | 10.04% |
| 2003-12-31 | 7.72% |
| 2002-12-31 | 6.33% |
| 2001-12-31 | 2.26% |
| 2000-12-31 | 8.73% |
| 1999-12-31 | 3.79% |
| 1998-12-31 | 5.22% |
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About Carter's, Inc.
Carter's, Inc. (CRI), along with its various subsidiaries, specializes in the design, procurement, and marketing of branded children's clothing. Its extensive brand portfolio features well-known names like Carter's, OshKosh, Skip Hop, Child of Mine, Just One You, Simple Joys, Carter's My First Love, and little planet, alongside other proprietary labels, distributed across the United States and globally. The company's operations are divided into three main business units: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. Under the Carter's brand, they provide a broad range of items for infants and young children, such as bodysuits, trousers, dresses, knit sets, blankets, essential layette items, bibs, booties, sleepwear, rompers, and jumpers. The OshKosh brand is recognized for its playclothes, particularly its diverse denim apparel featuring various washes and coordinating pieces, overalls, woven bottoms, knit tops, and bodysuits. Skip Hop, another key brand, focuses on accessories for playtime, travel, mealtime, and bathtime, in addition to home gear, children's bags, and diaper bags. Complementing its main apparel categories, Carter's also offers an array of related merchandise including bedding, cribs, footwear, outerwear, swimwear, and toys, alongside accessories like diaper bags, gift sets, hair accessories, jewelry, paper goods, and hosiery. Carter's employs a multi-channel distribution strategy, maintaining a substantial wholesale presence with 18,800 points of sale in department stores, national chain retailers, and specialty shops. As of December 31, 2021, the company directly operated 980 retail stores. Furthermore, products are available through dedicated e-commerce platforms such as carters.com, oshkoshbgosh.com, oshkosh.com, and skiphop.com, as well as via international wholesale accounts and licensing agreements. Founded in 1865, Carter's, Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Retail
- CEO
- Douglas C. Palladini