GE Aerospace (GE) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 8.12%
Is GE Aerospace’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
GE Aerospace's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.12% is 139% above its 5-year average of 3.40%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.20%–8.12%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 12.54% above its 12-month average of 7.21%.
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GE Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
8.12%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
7.21%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
4.90%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
3.40%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
2.69%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
3.32%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
3.72%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+12.54%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+65.80%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+138.82%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+202.27%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+144.44%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+118.06%
GE Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $347.68B | 8.12% | 7.21% | 4.90% | 3.40% |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $416.71B | 11.42% | 13.61% | 13.11% | 11.03% |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $247.44B | 6.49% | 5.57% | 4.45% | 3.27% |
| Siemens AG (SIEGY) | $235.89B | 5.37% | 6.08% | 5.69% | 5.11% |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $172.64B | -6.67% | -11.95% | -8.08% | -8.72% |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $159.96B | 11.70% | 11.65% | 11.67% | 11.45% |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $154.46B | 13.14% | 13.05% | 11.55% | 10.10% |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $153.73B | 7.13% | 7.13% | 9.73% | 9.30% |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $139.41B | 9.22% | 9.07% | 9.79% | 9.60% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) | $125.70B | 17.39% | 16.86% | 18.35% | 18.91% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
8.1%
ROE
48.0%
GE Aerospace 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
GE Aerospace Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for GE stock is 8.12%.
- Is GE Aerospace's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- GE Aerospace's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.12% is 139% above its 5-year average of 3.40%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.20%–8.12%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GE stock is 7.21%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GE stock is 4.90%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GE stock is 3.40%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GE stock is 2.69%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GE stock is 3.32%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GE stock is 3.72%.
GE Aerospace Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 8.12% |
| 2024-12-31 | 6.31% |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.93% |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.23% |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.61% |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.20% |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.44% |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.49% |
| 2017-12-31 | -0.63% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.19% |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.66% |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.31% |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.82% |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.72% |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.03% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.72% |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.72% |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.60% |
| 2007-12-31 | 5.68% |
| 2006-12-31 | 5.34% |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.71% |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.80% |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.66% |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.43% |
| 2001-12-31 | 4.97% |
| 2000-12-31 | 5.28% |
| 1999-12-31 | 4.77% |
| 1998-12-31 | 4.91% |
| 1997-12-31 | 4.56% |
| 1996-12-31 | 4.90% |
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About GE Aerospace
Based in Evendale, Ohio, GE Aerospace is a prominent American aviation enterprise with roots tracing back to its 1878 founding by Thomas Alva Edison. The company specializes in manufacturing and supplying jet and turboprop engines, along with integrated systems, for an extensive range of aircraft, including those in commercial, military, business, and general aviation use. Its robust brand lineup features Avio Aero, Unison, GE Additive, and Dowty Propellers. GE Aerospace organizes its activities into two core segments: Commercial Engines & Services, and Defense & Propulsion Technologies. The Commercial Engines & Services division oversees the design, development, production, and maintenance of jet engines for commercial airframes, business aviation, and aeroderivative applications. Meanwhile, the Defense & Propulsion Technologies segment is dedicated to providing vital engines and critical systems for defense-related aerospace needs.
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