Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 8.37%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.37% is in line with its 5-year average of 9.02%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.68%–16.09%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 4.95% above its 12-month average of 7.97%.
DRS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
DRS Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
DRS Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
DRS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
8.37%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
7.97%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
9.74%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
9.02%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
7.58%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
7.58%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
7.03%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+4.95%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-14.04%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-7.17%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+10.40%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+10.40%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+19.06%
DRS Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS) | $11.92B | 8.37% | 7.97% | 9.74% | 9.02% |
| Pentair plc (PNR)vs › | $12.09B | 12.46% | 12.49% | 11.94% | 12.33% |
| CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH)vs › | $12.78B | 5.27% | 6.54% | 8.06% | 7.15% |
| Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)vs › | $11.02B | 9.03% | 6.88% | 6.66% | 7.20% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)vs › | $10.73B | 25.41% | 26.34% | 17.22% | 12.38% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS)vs › | $13.68B | 8.08% | 4.97% | 6.72% | 7.83% |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)vs › | $13.94B | 6.41% | 6.41% | 5.90% | 6.26% |
| Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)vs › | $14.41B | 6.50% | 6.56% | 5.48% | 5.06% |
| Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR)vs › | $9.05B | 6.82% | 10.36% | 18.20% | 17.83% |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)vs › | $8.99B | 0.83% | 0.95% | 0.55% | 0.76% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
8.4%
ROE
10.5%
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 Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for DRS stock is 8.37%.
- Is Leonardo DRS, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.37% is in line with its 5-year average of 9.02%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.68%–16.09%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DRS stock is 7.97%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DRS stock is 9.74%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DRS stock is 9.02%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DRS stock is 7.58%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DRS stock is 7.58%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DRS stock is 7.03%.
DRS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 8.37% |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.58% |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.91% |
| 2022-12-31 | 16.09% |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.47% |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.68% |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.55% |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2008-03-31 | 6.96% |
| 2007-03-31 | 6.15% |
| 2006-03-31 | 3.57% |
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About Leonardo DRS, Inc.
Established in Arlington, Virginia, in 1969, Leonardo DRS, Inc. is a leading supplier of advanced defense products and technologies. The company's diverse portfolio addresses military requirements across various environments, including land, air, sea, space, and cybersecurity, with additional applications in the commercial sector. Its operations are organized into two primary divisions: Advanced Sensing and Computing, and Integrated Mission Systems. DRS provides sophisticated sensing solutions, such as infrared systems for threat identification and improving situational awareness, alongside uncooled infrared technologies and systems designed to mitigate brownout conditions. Their electronic warfare (EW) capabilities encompass airborne, vehicle-mounted, and soldier-borne systems, supported by specialized EW software, training tools, and intelligence services. Furthermore, Leonardo DRS develops essential computing systems for military platforms like ground vehicles, ships, and submarines. These offerings include robust network and data distribution applications, integrated sensor systems, and resilient networked computing infrastructure. The company also specializes in force protection, delivering solutions for counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), short-range air defense, and active protection systems. Additionally, DRS is a key provider of power management and propulsion technologies, offering systems for power control, distribution, conversion, and propulsion—including hybrid electric drive systems, energy storage solutions, gas turbine packages, nuclear instrumentation and controls, and thermal management and refrigeration equipment. Leonardo DRS serves a broad client base, which includes the U.S. military, major aerospace and defense contractors, government intelligence agencies, and international armed forces.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- CEO
- John A. Baylouny