Moody's Corporation (MCO) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 21.00%
Is Moody's Corporation’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Moody's Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 21.00% is 21% above its 5-year average of 17.40%, near the high end of its 5-year range (12.91%–21.00%).
As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 8.14% above its 12-month average of 19.42%.
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MCO Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
21.00%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
19.42%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
16.71%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
17.40%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
18.87%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
22.32%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
31.19%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.14%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+25.67%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+20.68%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+11.28%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-5.90%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-32.68%
MCO Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody's Corporation (MCO) | $76.92B | 21.00% | 19.42% | 16.71% | 17.40% |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) | $78.16B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) | $79.15B | 7.03% | 6.66% | 6.46% | 6.24% |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) | $80.54B | 7.55% | 7.17% | -0.42% | -2.72% |
| Aon plc (AON) | $71.83B | 12.16% | 11.68% | 17.25% | 15.63% |
| The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) | $64.51B | 12.10% | 11.86% | 9.68% | -2.06% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) | $89.82B | 12.12% | 11.84% | 14.23% | 12.79% |
| Aflac Incorporated (AFL) | $59.61B | 3.21% | 1.60% | 0.80% | 0.96% |
| The Allstate Corporation (ALL) | $57.49B | 20.79% | 12.46% | 5.83% | 5.47% |
| CME Group Inc. (CME) | $96.38B | 1.62% | 5.06% | 5.96% | 5.84% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
21.0%
ROE
83.3%
Moody's Corporation 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
Moody's Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for MCO stock is 21.00%.
- Is Moody's Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Moody's Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 21.00% is 21% above its 5-year average of 17.40%, near the high end of its 5-year range (12.91%–21.00%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MCO stock is 19.42%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MCO stock is 16.71%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MCO stock is 17.40%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MCO stock is 18.87%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MCO stock is 22.32%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MCO stock is 31.19%.
Moody's Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 21.00% |
| 2024-12-31 | 17.84% |
| 2023-12-31 | 15.09% |
| 2022-12-31 | 12.91% |
| 2021-12-31 | 18.60% |
| 2020-12-31 | 18.97% |
| 2019-12-31 | 19.41% |
| 2018-12-31 | 19.30% |
| 2017-12-31 | 14.96% |
| 2016-12-31 | 23.40% |
| 2015-12-31 | 26.11% |
| 2014-12-31 | 28.67% |
| 2013-12-31 | 26.65% |
| 2012-12-31 | 26.04% |
| 2011-12-31 | 33.74% |
| 2010-12-31 | 34.38% |
| 2009-12-31 | 36.47% |
| 2008-12-31 | 42.82% |
| 2007-12-31 | 77.82% |
| 2006-12-31 | 79.20% |
| 2005-12-31 | 61.67% |
| 2004-12-31 | 51.86% |
| 2003-12-31 | 72.18% |
| 2002-12-31 | 108.90% |
| 2001-12-31 | 151.56% |
| 2000-12-31 | 110.89% |
| 1999-12-31 | 56.73% |
| 1998-12-31 | 58.42% |
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About Moody's Corporation
Moody's Corporation operates as a global leader in risk assessment, divided into two main segments: Moody's Investors Service and Moody's Analytics. Moody's Investors Service is dedicated to issuing credit ratings and providing detailed assessments for a diverse range of debt obligations and the entities that issue them. This encompasses corporate, financial institution, governmental, and structured finance securities across approximately 140 nations. These ratings are made publicly available through press releases, digital media, and real-time financial information systems. Its vast scope includes ratings for thousands of non-financial corporations, financial institutions, public finance issuers, sovereign and sub-sovereign governments, supranational bodies, infrastructure projects, and structured finance deals. The Moody's Analytics segment develops and provides a comprehensive suite of products and services designed to support the risk management needs of institutional participants in financial markets. This includes subscription-based research, data, and analytical tools such as credit ratings, quantitative credit scores, economic forecasts, business intelligence, commercial real estate data, and specialized training and certification programs. Additionally, this segment offers offshore analytical and research services, along with advanced software solutions for risk management. Originally founded in 1900 and headquartered in New York, New York, the company was known as Dun and Bradstreet Company before officially becoming Moody's Corporation in September 2000.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
- CEO
- Robert Scott Fauber