Gartner, Inc. (IT) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 18.78%
Is Gartner, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Gartner, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 18.78% is in line with its 5-year average of 18.97%, near the high end of its 5-year range (8.96%–22.84%).
As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 8.77% below its 12-month average of 20.59%.
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IT Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
18.78%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
20.59%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
21.68%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
18.97%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
15.31%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
19.93%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
19.62%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.77%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-13.38%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-0.99%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+22.66%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-5.79%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-4.29%
IT Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $9.38B | 18.78% | 20.59% | 21.68% | 18.97% |
| Planet Labs PBC (PL)vs › | $9.39B | -13.91% | -18.55% | -23.59% | -24.98% |
| Aecom (ACM)vs › | $9.13B | 12.33% | 11.82% | 9.11% | 8.12% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO)vs › | $8.20B | 8.40% | 10.48% | 14.32% | 13.46% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)vs › | $10.66B | 25.41% | 26.34% | 17.22% | 12.38% |
| MYR Group Inc. (MYRG)vs › | $6.96B | 13.77% | 8.97% | 10.06% | 10.84% |
| Pentair plc (PNR)vs › | $12.15B | 12.46% | 12.49% | 11.94% | 12.33% |
| Matson, Inc. (MATX)vs › | $5.93B | 8.85% | 9.64% | 12.85% | 14.37% |
| CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH)vs › | $13.03B | 5.27% | 6.54% | 8.06% | 7.15% |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)vs › | $13.15B | 6.41% | 6.41% | 5.90% | 6.26% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
18.8%
ROE
1168.4%
Gartner, 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
Gartner, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Gartner, Inc. (IT)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for IT stock is 18.78%.
- Is Gartner, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Gartner, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 18.78% is in line with its 5-year average of 18.97%, near the high end of its 5-year range (8.96%–22.84%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Gartner, Inc. (IT)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IT stock is 20.59%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Gartner, Inc. (IT)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IT stock is 21.68%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Gartner, Inc. (IT)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IT stock is 18.97%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Gartner, Inc. (IT)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IT stock is 15.31%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Gartner, Inc. (IT)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IT stock is 19.93%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Gartner, Inc. (IT)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for IT stock is 19.62%.
Gartner, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 18.78% |
| 2024-12-31 | 22.39% |
| 2023-12-31 | 22.84% |
| 2022-12-31 | 22.71% |
| 2021-12-31 | 18.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | 8.96% |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.94% |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.69% |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2016-12-31 | 21.85% |
| 2015-12-31 | 21.12% |
| 2014-12-31 | 27.00% |
| 2013-12-31 | 27.30% |
| 2012-12-31 | 26.98% |
| 2011-12-31 | 28.49% |
| 2010-12-31 | 20.83% |
| 2009-12-31 | 18.50% |
| 2008-12-31 | 23.06% |
| 2007-12-31 | 16.89% |
| 2006-12-31 | 15.35% |
| 2005-12-31 | -2.51% |
| 2004-12-31 | 5.62% |
| 2003-12-31 | 7.42% |
| 2002-09-30 | 17.21% |
| 2001-09-30 | 0.31% |
| 2000-09-30 | 9.22% |
| 1999-09-30 | 25.63% |
| 1998-09-30 | 21.09% |
| 1997-09-30 | 25.21% |
| 1996-09-30 | 17.05% |
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About Gartner, Inc.
Gartner, Inc. functions as a premier research and advisory enterprise, extending its reach across the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and various international markets. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Research, Conferences, and Consulting. The Research division primarily offers a subscription service, enabling on-demand access to extensive published studies, data, industry benchmarks, and direct consultations with its expert network. The Conferences segment provides a platform for business professionals to acquire new knowledge, share insights, and foster connections. Lastly, the Consulting segment furnishes clients with market research, bespoke analyses, and direct, on-site support services. This segment specifically addresses critical IT challenges, offering practical strategies for areas such as optimizing IT expenditures, managing digital transformation, and enhancing IT sourcing processes. Founded in 1979, Gartner, Inc. has its corporate base in Stamford, Connecticut.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Consulting Services
- CEO
- Eugene A. Hall