Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 20.42%
Is Lowe's Companies, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 20.42% is 28% below its 5-year average of 28.23%, near the low end of its 5-year range (20.42%–32.95%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) is 20.42% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 13.03% (23.48%).
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LOW Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
LOW Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
LOW Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
20.42%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
23.48%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
27.58%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
28.23%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
22.71%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
18.77%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
17.14%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-13.03%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-25.95%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-27.66%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-10.09%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+8.77%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+19.17%
LOW Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) | — | 20.42% | 23.48% | 27.58% | 28.23% |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $124.69B | 50.82% | 47.48% | 38.26% | 27.16% |
| Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) | $112.74B | 8.48% | 12.44% | 15.12% | 13.40% |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) | $103.79B | 15.59% | 15.33% | 16.05% | 12.10% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | $81.30B | 11.78% | 14.75% | 13.57% | 9.51% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) | $77.96B | 19.16% | 18.93% | 18.27% | 2.36% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) | $76.74B | 11.29% | 13.84% | 13.21% | 9.40% |
| General Motors Company (GM) | $75.52B | 1.16% | 2.58% | 3.32% | 3.26% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $74.06B | 17.10% | 16.96% | 16.07% | 14.27% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $65.15B | 11.57% | 15.04% | 16.70% | 16.54% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
20.4%
ROE
-67.1%
Lowe's Companies, 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
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for LOW stock is 20.42%.
- Is Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 20.42% is 28% below its 5-year average of 28.23%, near the low end of its 5-year range (20.42%–32.95%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LOW stock is 23.48%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LOW stock is 27.58%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LOW stock is 28.23%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LOW stock is 22.71%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LOW stock is 18.77%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LOW stock is 17.14%.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | 20.42% |
| 2025-01-31 | 26.54% |
| 2024-01-31 | 30.40% |
| 2023-01-31 | 32.95% |
| 2022-01-31 | 32.77% |
| 2021-01-31 | 26.29% |
| 2020-01-31 | 17.36% |
| 2019-01-31 | 18.94% |
| 2018-01-31 | 16.79% |
| 2017-01-31 | 14.56% |
| 2016-01-31 | 12.80% |
| 2015-01-31 | 13.21% |
| 2014-01-31 | 10.75% |
| 2013-01-31 | 9.11% |
| 2012-01-31 | 9.02% |
| 2011-01-31 | 8.48% |
| 2010-01-31 | 7.75% |
| 2009-01-31 | 9.31% |
| 2008-01-31 | 12.17% |
| 2007-01-31 | 15.01% |
| 2006-01-31 | 15.21% |
| 2005-01-31 | 14.23% |
| 2004-01-31 | 13.01% |
| 2003-01-31 | 12.57% |
| 2002-01-31 | 10.23% |
| 2001-01-31 | 10.14% |
| 2000-01-31 | 10.94% |
| 1999-01-31 | 10.78% |
| 1998-01-31 | 11.47% |
| 1997-01-31 | 11.53% |
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About Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Lowe's Companies, Inc., together with its various subsidiary entities, operates as a prominent home improvement retailer serving both the United States and international markets. The company supplies a broad spectrum of items essential for construction, upkeep, renovations, and interior design projects. Its comprehensive product line encompasses major appliances, seasonal and outdoor living essentials, lawn and garden tools, timber, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, power tools, paints, custom millwork, general hardware, flooring options, plumbing components, building materials, decorative accents, lighting solutions, and electrical supplies. In addition to merchandise, Lowe's facilitates installation services through independent contractors across numerous product categories, offers extended protection plans, and provides repair services covering both warranty and post-warranty issues. The company markets its inventory, comprising both well-known national brands and proprietary private-label items, to a diverse clientele including individual homeowners, tenants, and trade professionals. As of January 28, 2022, Lowe's operated 1,971 retail locations dedicated to home improvement and hardware. Products are also accessible via its e-commerce platforms, Lowes.com and Lowesforpros.com, and through its mobile applications. Established in 1921, Lowe's Companies, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Home Improvement
- CEO
- Marvin R. Ellison