Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 5.04%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.04% is in line with its 5-year average of 4.96%, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.20%–6.45%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 9.92% below its 12-month average of 5.60%.
NTRS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
NTRS Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
NTRS Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
NTRS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
5.04%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
5.60%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
4.67%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
4.96%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
4.99%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
4.63%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
4.38%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-9.92%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+7.87%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1.58%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+0.98%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+8.77%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+15.00%
NTRS Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) | $32.19B | 5.04% | 5.60% | 4.67% | 4.96% |
| Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vs › | $33.16B | 7.12% | 11.32% | 10.95% | 149.50% |
| Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc (SUNB)vs › | $30.26B | 7.89% | 8.68% | 9.60% | 9.77% |
| M&T Bank Corporation (MTB)vs › | $34.16B | 6.75% | 6.13% | 6.28% | 6.72% |
| Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF)vs › | $30.17B | 15.88% | 13.07% | 11.13% | 9.95% |
| Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN)vs › | $35.64B | -2.03% | 1.33% | 3.56% | 3.64% |
| The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (HIG)vs › | $36.27B | 28.21% | 26.01% | 15.25% | 13.97% |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)vs › | $27.60B | 10.68% | 11.01% | 7.29% | 382.76% |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU)vs › | $36.91B | 0.68% | 0.60% | 0.34% | -2.38% |
| Ares Management Corporation (ARES)vs › | $37.41B | 5.14% | 4.55% | 3.49% | 3.30% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
5.0%
ROE
14.4%
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 Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTRS stock is 5.04%.
- Is Northern Trust Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.04% is in line with its 5-year average of 4.96%, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.20%–6.45%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTRS stock is 5.60%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTRS stock is 4.67%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTRS stock is 4.96%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTRS stock is 4.99%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTRS stock is 4.63%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for NTRS stock is 4.38%.
NTRS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 5.04% |
| 2024-12-31 | 6.15% |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.20% |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.30% |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.45% |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.63% |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.39% |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.62% |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.58% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.64% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.90% |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.23% |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.88% |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.28% |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.44% |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.41% |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.62% |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.05% |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.43% |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.94% |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.92% |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.56% |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.79% |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.33% |
| 2001-12-31 | 3.33% |
| 2000-12-31 | 3.68% |
| 1999-12-31 | 5.52% |
| 1998-12-31 | 3.66% |
| 1997-12-31 | 3.45% |
| 1996-12-31 | 3.31% |
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About Northern Trust Corporation
Northern Trust Corporation, a financial holding company established in 1889 and based in Chicago, Illinois, offers a comprehensive suite of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking solutions worldwide. Its diverse client base includes corporations, institutions, families, and individual investors. The company structures its operations across two primary segments: Asset Servicing and Wealth Management. The Asset Servicing division delivers a broad spectrum of support and operational services tailored for institutional entities. These services include custody, fund administration, outsourced investment operations, investment management, investment risk and analytical reporting, employee benefit services, securities lending, foreign exchange, treasury management, brokerage, transition management, and banking and cash management solutions. This segment serves corporate and public retirement funds, charitable foundations, endowments, investment managers, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, and other major institutional investors. Conversely, the Wealth Management segment is dedicated to high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, executives, professionals, retirees, and established privately held businesses. Its offerings span trust administration, investment management, custody, philanthropic advisory, financial consulting, guardianship and estate administration, family business consulting, family financial education, brokerage services, and private and business banking. Furthermore, Northern Trust provides extensive asset management capabilities, encompassing active and passive strategies for both equity and fixed income, cash management, and alternative asset classes like private equity and hedge funds of funds. These investment products are delivered via diverse vehicles, including individually managed accounts, bank common and collective funds, registered investment companies, exchange-traded funds, non-U.S. collective investment funds, and unregistered private investment funds. The corporation also offers sophisticated overlay and other risk management services.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Diversified
- CEO
- Michael Gerard O'Grady