Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 3.15%
Is Occidental Petroleum Corporation’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Occidental Petroleum Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3.15% is 50% below its 5-year average of 6.32%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-2.28%–19.17%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) is 3.15% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 27.00% (4.32%).
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OXY Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
3.15%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
4.32%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
8.73%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
6.32%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
4.02%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
5.23%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
7.72%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-27.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-63.93%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-50.12%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-21.55%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-39.79%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-59.21%
OXY Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) | — | 3.15% | 4.32% | 8.73% | 6.32% |
| Phillips 66 (PSX) | $71.77B | 4.75% | 3.97% | 7.78% | 5.11% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) | $73.15B | 58.12% | 36.44% | 28.12% | 20.84% |
| Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) | $75.36B | 7.12% | 6.89% | 15.02% | 10.37% |
| Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) | $75.36B | 7.03% | 7.14% | 12.45% | 6.94% |
| SLB N.V. (SLB) | $83.50B | 10.34% | 12.04% | 11.73% | 9.77% |
| Antero Midstream Corporation (AM) | $10.10B | 8.18% | 8.25% | 7.88% | 6.27% |
| Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) | $3.79B | 3.92% | 4.98% | 5.10% | 0.49% |
| ConocoPhillips (COP) | $142.28B | 6.72% | 7.22% | 11.71% | 9.00% |
| Chevron Corporation (CVX) | $371.97B | 3.59% | 6.01% | 8.84% | 6.41% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
3.1%
ROE
6.6%
Occidental Petroleum 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
Occidental Petroleum Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for OXY stock is 3.15%.
- Is Occidental Petroleum Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Occidental Petroleum Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3.15% is 50% below its 5-year average of 6.32%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-2.28%–19.17%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for OXY stock is 4.32%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for OXY stock is 8.73%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for OXY stock is 6.32%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for OXY stock is 4.02%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for OXY stock is 5.23%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for OXY stock is 7.72%.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 3.15% |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.48% |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.13% |
| 2022-12-31 | 19.17% |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.24% |
| 2020-12-31 | -2.28% |
| 2019-12-31 | -1.94% |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.88% |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.94% |
| 2016-12-31 | -1.69% |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.09% |
| 2014-12-31 | -1.07% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.75% |
| 2012-12-31 | 9.48% |
| 2011-12-31 | 12.21% |
| 2010-12-31 | 10.17% |
| 2009-12-31 | 7.61% |
| 2008-12-31 | 19.90% |
| 2007-12-31 | 15.22% |
| 2006-12-31 | 14.91% |
| 2005-12-31 | 20.82% |
| 2004-12-31 | 14.68% |
| 2003-12-31 | 11.38% |
| 2002-12-31 | 10.44% |
| 2001-12-31 | 10.72% |
| 2000-12-31 | 8.45% |
| 1999-12-31 | 3.99% |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.69% |
| 1997-12-31 | 3.72% |
| 1996-12-31 | 3.84% |
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About Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Occidental Petroleum Corporation, along with its various subsidiaries, primarily focuses on the discovery, acquisition, and development of oil and natural gas resources. These operations extend across the United States, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The company's business is organized into three distinct divisions: Oil and Gas, Chemical, and Midstream and Marketing. Within the Oil and Gas division, the company is responsible for exploring, developing, and extracting crude oil, condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and conventional natural gas. The Chemical segment manufactures and commercializes a range of fundamental chemicals, including chlorine, caustic soda, chlorinated organic compounds, potassium-based chemicals, ethylene dichloride, chlorinated isocyanurates, sodium silicates, and calcium chloride. This segment also produces vinyl products such as vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride, and ethylene. The Midstream and Marketing division manages the collection, processing, transportation, storage, procurement, and distribution of diverse energy commodities, specifically oil, condensate, NGLs, natural gas, carbon dioxide, and electrical power. Furthermore, this segment actively trades utilizing its existing transportation and storage assets and strategically invests in other entities. Occidental Petroleum Corporation was established in 1920 and maintains its principal offices in Houston, Texas.
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
- CEO
- Vicki A. Hollub