Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 5.91%
Is Corteva, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Corteva, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.91% is 33% above its 5-year average of 4.46%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.47%–5.91%).
As of Saturday, June 20, 2026. 13.00% above its 12-month average of 5.23%.
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CTVA Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
CTVA Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
5.91%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
5.23%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
5.29%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
4.46%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
N/A
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
N/A
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+13.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+11.77%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+32.61%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
CTVA Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) | $52.54B | 5.91% | 5.23% | 5.29% | 4.46% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $55.53B | 6.74% | 7.30% | 14.93% | 15.58% |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $55.66B | 15.60% | 11.24% | 9.32% | 9.68% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $62.40B | -1.82% | 4.05% | 5.72% | 6.36% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $39.30B | 8.02% | 7.30% | 6.97% | 6.71% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $67.59B | 13.68% | 9.95% | 7.16% | 6.45% |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM)vs › | $36.58B | 6.87% | 9.44% | 8.60% | 8.05% |
| Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)vs › | $36.04B | 8.19% | 9.84% | 17.62% | 18.48% |
| Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)vs › | $30.24B | 6.79% | 5.53% | 8.91% | 7.85% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $75.74B | 11.95% | 11.88% | 10.14% | 9.59% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
5.9%
ROE
4.8%
Corteva, 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
Corteva, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for CTVA stock is 5.91%.
- Is Corteva, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Corteva, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.91% is 33% above its 5-year average of 4.46%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.47%–5.91%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CTVA stock is 5.23%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CTVA stock is 5.29%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CTVA stock is 4.46%.
Corteva, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 5.91% |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.55% |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.54% |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.15% |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.12% |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.47% |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.46% |
| 2018-12-31 | -0.46% |
| 2017-12-31 | -1.04% |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.00% |
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About Corteva, Inc.
Corteva, Inc. is an agricultural company operating primarily through two distinct divisions: Seed and Crop Protection. Its Seed division specializes in developing and supplying cutting-edge genetic material and plant traits designed to maximize agricultural yields. These innovations bolster crop resilience against adverse weather conditions, diseases, insect infestations, and herbicides, while also improving their nutritional qualities. This segment further provides digital platforms to empower farmers in optimizing their product choices, boosting harvests, and enhancing profitability. The Crop Protection division offers a range of products aimed at defending crops from weeds, pests, and various pathogens. It also contributes to overall plant health via nitrogen management techniques and advanced seed treatments. This segment's offerings include herbicides, insecticides, nitrogen stabilizers, and solutions for pasture and range maintenance. Serving the worldwide agricultural input sector, Corteva, Inc. has a broad international presence, spanning North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific region, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Founded in 2018, the corporation is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Agricultural Inputs
- CEO
- Charles Victor Magro