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CVS Health Corporation (CVS) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 4.72%

Is CVS Health Corporation’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?

CVS Health Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 4.72% is in line with its 5-year average of 4.93%, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.61%–5.90%).

The return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS) is 4.72% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 13.33% (4.17%).

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CVS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
4.72%+30.75% 1Y
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CVS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)

4.72%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM

4.17%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y

4.46%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y

4.93%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y

5.62%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y

6.42%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y

6.90%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+13.33%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+5.89%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-4.19%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-16.04%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-26.44%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-31.58%

CVS Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

NAMEMARKET CAPRETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)TTM3Y5Y
CVS Health Corporation (CVS)4.72%4.17%4.46%4.93%
Danaher Corporation (DHR)$130.25B5.72%5.90%6.54%6.70%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)$114.14B13.90%13.75%11.92%10.17%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)$110.77B18.12%10.38%14.75%17.51%
Pfizer Inc. (PFE)$146.36B8.84%9.06%10.60%10.43%
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)$146.44B13.71%12.85%12.25%11.92%
Medtronic plc (MDT)$103.04B0.00%3.04%3.93%4.51%
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)$151.21B21.53%11.95%11.58%9.92%
Abbott Laboratories (ABT)$154.66B8.43%9.16%9.70%9.86%
Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)$87.43B6.65%6.70%7.11%7.33%

Capital Efficiency

ROIC

4.7%

ROE

3.8%

CVS Health Corporation 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

CVS Health Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ

What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVS stock is 4.72%.
Is CVS Health Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
CVS Health Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 4.72% is in line with its 5-year average of 4.93%, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.61%–5.90%).
What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVS stock is 4.17%.
What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVS stock is 4.46%.
What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVS stock is 4.93%.
What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVS stock is 5.62%.
What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVS stock is 6.42%.
What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CVS stock is 6.90%.

CVS Health Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History

DATERETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
2025-12-314.72%
2024-12-313.61%
2023-12-315.87%
2022-12-313.63%
2021-12-315.90%
2020-12-315.83%
2019-12-315.06%
2018-12-31-1.10%
2017-12-3111.04%
2016-12-319.12%
2015-12-318.16%
2014-12-319.43%
2013-12-318.67%
2012-12-318.38%
2011-12-317.20%
2010-12-317.14%
2009-12-317.78%
2008-12-317.14%
2007-12-316.29%
2006-12-319.53%
2005-12-3111.47%
2004-12-319.03%
2003-12-3111.89%
2002-12-3111.37%
2001-12-317.69%
2000-12-3114.18%
1999-12-3113.80%
1998-12-3111.93%
1997-12-317.41%
1996-12-319.80%

About CVS Health Corporation

CVS Health Corporation is a prominent healthcare services provider operating across the United States. The company's Health Care Benefits division delivers a range of health insurance offerings, including traditional plans, voluntary coverage, and consumer-directed options, alongside associated services. Its diverse clientele spans employer organizations, private individuals, university students, part-time and hourly staff, various health plans, healthcare providers, government bodies, state-sponsored programs, labor unions, and individuals living abroad. Through its Pharmacy Services segment, CVS Health manages pharmacy benefits, offering comprehensive solutions such as designing and administering plans, managing drug formularies, overseeing retail pharmacy networks, and providing mail-order, specialty pharmacy, and infusion services. This segment also delivers clinical support and helps manage disease and medical expenditures. It serves a broad array of clients, including employers, insurance carriers, trade unions, government employee groups, health plans, prescription drug programs, Medicaid managed care organizations, and plans available on both public and private health insurance marketplaces, in addition to other health benefit plan sponsors and individual consumers. Operationally, this segment encompasses specialty retail pharmacies, specialty mail-order services, general mail-order dispensing pharmacies, compounding pharmacies, and facilities dedicated to infusion and enteral nutrition support. The Retail/LTC (Long-Term Care) segment is responsible for selling both prescription and over-the-counter medications, consumer health and beauty items, and personal care products. It also delivers healthcare services via its MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics. Furthermore, this segment handles the distribution of prescription drugs and offers pharmacy consulting along with other supplementary services to long-term care facilities and various other care environments. As of December 31, 2021, CVS Health boasted approximately 9,900 retail outlets and 1,200 MinuteClinic locations. This network is complemented by online retail pharmacy platforms, LTC pharmacies, and on-site pharmacies. Originally established in 1963 and headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the company was known as CVS Caremark Corporation before officially rebranding to CVS Health Corporation in September 2014.

Woonsocket, RI
300,000 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Healthcare Plans
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Healthcare Plans
CEO
J. David Joyner