Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 2.20%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 2.20% is 89% below its 5-year average of 19.38%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.20%–39.63%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 46.34% below its 12-month average of 4.10%.
LEU Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
LEU Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
LEU Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
LEU Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
2.20%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
4.10%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
9.99%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
19.38%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
-1.15%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
-4.94%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
-2.23%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-46.34%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-77.98%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-88.65%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+291.76%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+144.52%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+198.83%
LEU Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU) | $3.24B | 2.20% | 4.10% | 9.99% | 19.38% |
| Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP)vs › | $3.27B | 3.92% | 4.98% | 5.10% | 0.49% |
| California Resources Corp (CRC)vs › | $4.74B | 9.67% | 8.68% | 16.84% | 16.28% |
| Array Technologies, Inc. (ARRY)vs › | $1.18B | 6.75% | -7.26% | -0.44% | 2.58% |
| Emeren Group, Ltd. (SOL)vs › | $995.64M | -0.12% | -1.07% | -0.12% | 0.21% |
| Weatherford International plc (WFRD)vs › | $6.08B | 16.68% | 18.24% | 15.59% | 4.98% |
| enCore Energy Corp. (EU)vs › | $269.98M | -21.47% | -19.41% | -15.75% | -12.72% |
| Enphase Energy, Inc. (ENPH)vs › | $6.30B | 4.79% | 3.62% | 9.02% | 11.21% |
| Antero Midstream Corporation (AM)vs › | $10.52B | 8.18% | 8.25% | 7.88% | 6.27% |
| APA Corporation (APA)vs › | $11.78B | 9.96% | 12.00% | 21.17% | 17.07% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
2.2%
ROE
7.8%
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 Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for LEU stock is 2.20%.
- Is Centrus Energy Corp.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 2.20% is 89% below its 5-year average of 19.38%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.20%–39.63%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LEU stock is 4.10%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LEU stock is 9.99%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LEU stock is 19.38%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LEU stock is -1.15%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LEU stock is -4.94%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LEU stock is -2.23%.
LEU Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2.20% |
| 2024-12-31 | 6.00% |
| 2023-12-31 | 15.09% |
| 2022-12-31 | 16.68% |
| 2021-12-31 | 36.70% |
| 2020-12-31 | 39.63% |
| 2019-12-31 | -15.43% |
| 2018-12-31 | -55.73% |
| 2017-12-31 | -6.25% |
| 2016-12-31 | -15.77% |
| 2015-12-31 | -35.74% |
| 2014-12-31 | -16.56% |
| 2013-12-31 | -33.28% |
| 2012-12-31 | -150.21% |
| 2011-12-31 | -12.02% |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.36% |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.39% |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.79% |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.55% |
| 2006-12-31 | 7.75% |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.47% |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.86% |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.85% |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.08% |
| 2001-12-31 | 4.75% |
| 2000-12-31 | 10.54% |
| 1999-12-31 | 11.10% |
| 1998-12-31 | 10.35% |
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About Centrus Energy Corp.
Centrus Energy Corp. is a global provider of essential nuclear fuel and associated services to the nuclear power industry, serving markets including the United States, Japan, and Belgium. The company operates through two primary divisions: Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions. The LEU segment specializes in supplying key components for nuclear energy production, offering separative work units (SWU) — either as a standalone part of LEU or combined with natural uranium — as well as natural uranium, primarily to utilities operating nuclear power plants. Conversely, the Technical Solutions segment offers a comprehensive array of services, encompassing technical expertise, manufacturing, engineering design, procurement, construction management, and operational support. This segment caters to both public and private sector clients, with notable involvement in projects such as the engineering and testing of the American Centrifuge. Established in 1998, the company was formerly known as USEC Inc. before officially changing its name to Centrus Energy Corp. in September 2014. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Bethesda, Maryland.
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Uranium
- CEO
- Amir V. Vexler