PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 14.25%
Is PulteGroup, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
PulteGroup, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 14.25% is 21% below its 5-year average of 18.01%, near the low end of its 5-year range (14.25%–21.61%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 16.27% below its 12-month average of 17.02%.
PHM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
PHM Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
PHM Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
PHM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
14.25%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
17.02%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
18.63%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
18.01%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
13.91%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
11.53%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
9.24%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-16.27%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-23.53%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-20.88%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+2.44%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+23.55%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+54.26%
PHM Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM) | $25.84B | 14.25% | 17.02% | 18.63% | 18.01% |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $24.83B | 19.62% | 16.36% | 13.47% | 12.81% |
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs › | $24.12B | 11.40% | 11.78% | 11.98% | 9.21% |
| Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE)vs › | $28.06B | 18.64% | 14.65% | 10.70% | 5.38% |
| Tapestry, Inc. (TPR)vs › | $30.41B | 6.59% | 7.04% | 11.35% | 8.37% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $30.84B | 10.25% | 9.22% | 9.50% | 9.23% |
| Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)vs › | $20.74B | 9.44% | 9.98% | 11.28% | 11.35% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $31.65B | 13.82% | 13.03% | 8.02% | 3.41% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $19.75B | 22.76% | 24.69% | 27.60% | 23.95% |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $19.36B | -7.64% | -2.55% | 2.23% | 2.89% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
14.3%
ROE
15.8%
PulteGroup, 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.
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PulteGroup, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for PHM stock is 14.25%.
- Is PulteGroup, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- PulteGroup, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 14.25% is 21% below its 5-year average of 18.01%, near the low end of its 5-year range (14.25%–21.61%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PHM stock is 17.02%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PHM stock is 18.63%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PHM stock is 18.01%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PHM stock is 13.91%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PHM stock is 11.53%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for PHM stock is 9.24%.
PulteGroup, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 14.25% |
| 2024-12-31 | 19.79% |
| 2023-12-31 | 18.89% |
| 2022-12-31 | 21.61% |
| 2021-12-31 | 19.06% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.47% |
| 2019-12-31 | 11.76% |
| 2018-12-31 | 12.47% |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.00% |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.76% |
| 2015-12-31 | 6.96% |
| 2014-12-31 | 7.13% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.67% |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.68% |
| 2011-12-31 | -0.50% |
| 2010-12-31 | -7.76% |
| 2009-12-31 | -9.27% |
| 2008-12-31 | -22.84% |
| 2007-12-31 | -25.50% |
| 2006-12-31 | 6.68% |
| 2005-12-31 | 12.87% |
| 2004-12-31 | 11.50% |
| 2003-12-31 | 9.62% |
| 2002-12-31 | 8.21% |
| 2001-12-31 | 7.05% |
| 2000-12-31 | 10.60% |
| 1999-12-31 | 7.63% |
| 1998-12-31 | 5.70% |
| 1997-12-31 | 3.84% |
| 1996-12-31 | 4.09% |
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About PulteGroup, Inc.
PulteGroup, Inc. operates as a leading American homebuilder, primarily focusing on acquiring and developing land for residential purposes, followed by the construction of various types of homes across the United States. Its diverse portfolio encompasses a range of housing designs, including single-family detached residences, townhouses, condominiums, and duplexes, marketed under well-known brand names such as Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods. As of December 31, 2021, PulteGroup managed an extensive land inventory totaling 228,296 lots, with 109,078 parcels owned outright and an additional 119,218 secured through land option agreements. Beyond its core construction activities, the company provides comprehensive financial services to its homebuyers, including originating mortgage loans and subsequently selling their servicing rights, as well as offering essential title insurance, examination, and closing services. Established in 1950, the company, initially known as Pulte Homes, Inc., adopted its current name, PulteGroup, Inc., in March 2010 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Residential Construction
- CEO
- Ryan R. Marshall