Basis: Latest reported fiscal year. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3.75% is 24% below its 4-year average of 4.94%, around the middle of its 4-year range (0.68%–10.75%).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, January 31, 2026. 7.06% below its 12-month average of 4.04%.
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
3.75%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
4.04%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
4.43%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
4.94%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
5.88%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
7.24%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
8.90%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-7.06%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-15.35%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-24.15%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-36.21%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-48.19%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-57.85%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
9.87%
median of 87 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-62.01%
vs the sector median at left
Kohl's Corporation
Market Cap
$2.21B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
3.75%
TTM Avg
4.04%
3Y Avg
4.43%
5Y Avg
4.94%
Market Cap
$2.27B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
23.63%
TTM Avg
23.57%
3Y Avg
24.83%
5Y Avg
30.17%
Market Cap
$2.58B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
-53.77%
TTM Avg
-44.34%
3Y Avg
-41.65%
5Y Avg
-39.36%
Market Cap
$2.90B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
6.98%
TTM Avg
8.63%
3Y Avg
8.70%
5Y Avg
9.31%
Market Cap
$1.39B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
5.29%
TTM Avg
5.29%
3Y Avg
9.23%
5Y Avg
11.41%
Market Cap
$1.19B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
11.42%
TTM Avg
10.07%
3Y Avg
12.86%
5Y Avg
11.06%
Market Cap
$3.39B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
-1.57%
TTM Avg
-1.57%
3Y Avg
-2.03%
5Y Avg
1.79%
Market Cap
$793.87M
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
1.63%
TTM Avg
0.89%
3Y Avg
-7.79%
5Y Avg
-3.43%
Market Cap
$3.95B
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
4.73%
TTM Avg
5.31%
3Y Avg
9.89%
5Y Avg
10.24%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohl's Corporation (KSS) | $2.21B | 3.75% | 4.04% | 4.43% | 4.94% |
| The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)vs › | $2.27B | 23.63% | 23.57% | 24.83% | 30.17% |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID)vs › | $2.58B | -53.77% | -44.34% | -41.65% | -39.36% |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)vs › | $2.90B | 6.98% | 8.63% | 8.70% | 9.31% |
| Carter's Inc. (CRI)vs › | $1.39B | 5.29% | 5.29% | 9.23% | 11.41% |
| Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT)vs › | $1.19B | 11.42% | 10.07% | 12.86% | 11.06% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs › | $3.39B | -1.57% | -1.57% | -2.03% | 1.79% |
| Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF)vs › | $793.87M | 1.63% | 0.89% | -7.79% | -3.43% |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs › | $3.95B | 4.73% | 5.31% | 9.89% | 10.24% |
| Studio City International Holdings Limited (MSC)vs › | $92.92M | 2.68% | 2.02% | -1.30% | -3.52% |
ROIC
3.8%
ROE
6.8%
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
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 3.75% |
| 2025-02-01 | 4.32% |
| 2024-02-03 | 5.22% |
| 2023-01-28 | 0.68% |
| 2022-01-29 | 10.75% |
| 2021-01-30 | -0.62% |
| 2020-02-01 | 6.98% |
| 2019-02-02 | 10.62% |
| 2018-02-03 | 10.08% |
| 2017-01-28 | 7.01% |
| 2016-01-30 | 8.97% |
| 2015-01-31 | 9.37% |
| 2014-02-01 | 9.40% |
| 2013-02-02 | 10.40% |
| 2012-01-31 | 11.64% |
| 2011-01-29 | 11.63% |
| 2010-01-30 | 9.59% |
| 2009-01-31 | 9.99% |
| 2008-02-02 | 12.75% |
| 2007-02-03 | 15.88% |
| 2006-01-28 | 11.79% |
| 2005-01-29 | 11.37% |
| 2004-01-31 | 11.22% |
| 2003-02-01 | 12.98% |
| 2002-02-02 | 12.95% |
| 2001-02-03 | 12.70% |
| 2000-01-29 | 11.56% |
| 1999-01-30 | 13.17% |
| 1998-01-31 | 11.65% |
| 1997-02-01 | 12.71% |
