Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 10.61%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 10.61% is in line with its 4-year average of 10.43%, around the middle of its 4-year range (7.76%–16.41%).
As of Saturday, June 27, 2026.
GEN Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
GEN Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
GEN Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
GEN Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
10.61%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
N/A
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
8.91%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
10.43%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
7.23%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
7.93%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
7.55%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+19.04%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1.71%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+46.75%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+33.80%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+40.56%
GEN Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) | $14.73B | 10.61% | N/A | 8.91% | 10.43% |
| Toast, Inc. (TOST)vs › | $15.71B | 13.85% | 7.34% | -9.28% | -14.61% |
| Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR)vs › | $15.95B | 13.05% | 12.43% | 11.05% | 10.75% |
| Nextpower Inc. (NXT)vs › | $16.07B | 19.67% | 21.61% | 21.44% | 20.10% |
| PTC Inc. (PTC)vs › | $13.37B | 14.43% | 11.70% | 9.92% | 9.55% |
| Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR)vs › | $13.36B | 3.75% | 4.78% | 5.09% | 4.98% |
| Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO)vs › | $16.11B | 5.18% | 5.18% | 6.65% | 8.57% |
| Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)vs › | $16.47B | 4.35% | 4.54% | 5.48% | 6.62% |
| Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS)vs › | $12.80B | 15.00% | 14.43% | 10.72% | 9.83% |
| TeraWulf Inc. (WULF)vs › | $12.80B | -3.18% | -5.41% | -9.23% | -9.98% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
10.6%
ROE
37.3%
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 Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for GEN stock is 10.61%.
- Is Gen Digital Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 10.61% is in line with its 4-year average of 10.43%, around the middle of its 4-year range (7.76%–16.41%).
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GEN stock is 8.91%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GEN stock is 10.43%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GEN stock is 7.23%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GEN stock is 7.93%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GEN stock is 7.55%.
GEN Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-03 | 10.61% |
| 2025-03-28 | 7.76% |
| 2024-03-29 | 8.37% |
| 2023-03-31 | 9.01% |
| 2022-04-01 | 16.41% |
| 2021-04-02 | 15.67% |
| 2020-04-03 | 4.25% |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.44% |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.39% |
| 2017-03-31 | -0.61% |
| 2016-03-31 | -12.38% |
| 2015-03-31 | 10.11% |
| 2014-03-31 | 9.95% |
| 2013-03-31 | 8.56% |
| 2012-03-31 | 10.10% |
| 2011-03-31 | 8.94% |
| 2010-03-31 | 10.89% |
| 2009-03-31 | -90.73% |
| 2008-03-31 | 2.71% |
| 2007-03-31 | 2.31% |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.79% |
| 2005-03-31 | 13.08% |
| 2004-03-31 | 11.08% |
| 2003-03-31 | 9.84% |
| 2002-03-31 | -0.26% |
| 2001-03-31 | 3.61% |
| 2000-03-31 | 15.85% |
| 1999-03-31 | 18.71% |
| 1998-03-31 | 22.97% |
| 1997-03-31 | 12.88% |
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About Gen Digital Inc.
Gen Digital Inc. delivers a wide array of cyber safety solutions for individual users across the globe, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific region, and Japan. Its flagship offering, Norton 360, is a subscription-based, all-in-one cyber protection platform safeguarding PCs, Macs, and mobile devices from a wide spectrum of online dangers like malware, viruses, ransomware, and adware. The company also offers Norton and LifeLock's identity theft protection, which includes proactive monitoring, timely alerts, and professional restoration assistance should identity fraud occur. To bolster online privacy and security, its Norton Secure VPN creates an encrypted tunnel for data, ensuring anonymity. The Privacy Monitor Assistant provides a specialized service where experts assist users in removing their personal data from online data brokers. Home Title Protect helps safeguard property by detecting potential fraud and alerting homeowners. Furthermore, Gen Digital provides Avira Security, another robust portfolio of cybersecurity and privacy tools tailored for consumers. Additional products include Dark Web Monitoring, which continuously scans illicit online spaces for the personal information of Norton 360 subscribers. Its Social Media Monitoring tool enhances the security of social profiles by watching for account takeovers, suspicious activity, and unsuitable content. AntiTrack is designed to preserve digital privacy by blocking online trackers and obscuring users' unique digital fingerprints. An Online Reputation Management service also aids in controlling personal search results, managing digital branding, and maintaining privacy. The company distributes and sells its offerings through a diverse network, including traditional retailers, telecommunications companies, hardware manufacturers (OEMs), employee benefit programs, and its own e-commerce platform. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, the company adopted its current name, Gen Digital Inc., in November 2022, having previously operated as NortonLifeLock Inc.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- CEO
- Vincent Pilette