SAP SE (SAP) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 12.45%
Is SAP SE’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
SAP SE's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 12.45% is 50% above its 5-year average of 8.33%, near the high end of its 5-year range (5.23%–12.45%).
As of Tuesday, June 23, 2026. 40.84% above its 12-month average of 8.84%.
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SAP Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
12.45%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
8.84%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
7.80%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
8.33%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
8.89%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
10.66%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
13.24%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+40.84%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+59.67%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+49.55%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+40.09%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+16.74%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-5.98%
SAP Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAP SE (SAP) | $174.21B | 12.45% | 8.84% | 7.80% | 8.33% |
| CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)vs › | $171.94B | -4.24% | -1.77% | -2.52% | -3.57% |
| AppLovin Corporation (APP)vs › | $157.69B | 60.71% | 49.88% | 28.52% | 18.75% |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)vs › | $195.18B | 5.67% | 5.41% | 2.94% | 0.73% |
| Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)vs › | $145.40B | 11.21% | 9.00% | 3.46% | -1.70% |
| Amphenol Corporation (APH)vs › | $204.17B | 15.12% | 15.01% | 15.20% | 14.59% |
| Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET)vs › | $206.52B | 22.64% | 22.69% | 23.35% | 21.10% |
| Shopify Inc. (SHOP)vs › | $140.12B | 8.67% | 8.11% | -0.35% | 0.30% |
| Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI)vs › | $216.99B | 5.42% | 4.73% | 5.66% | 5.29% |
| Salesforce, Inc. (CRM)vs › | $122.95B | 8.76% | 8.36% | 5.69% | 4.06% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
12.4%
ROE
16.5%
SAP SE 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
SAP SE Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for SAP SE (SAP)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for SAP stock is 12.45%.
- Is SAP SE's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- SAP SE's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 12.45% is 50% above its 5-year average of 8.33%, near the high end of its 5-year range (5.23%–12.45%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SAP SE (SAP)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SAP stock is 8.84%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SAP SE (SAP)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SAP stock is 7.80%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SAP SE (SAP)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SAP stock is 8.33%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SAP SE (SAP)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SAP stock is 8.89%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SAP SE (SAP)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SAP stock is 10.66%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SAP SE (SAP)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SAP stock is 13.24%.
SAP SE Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 12.45% |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.23% |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.70% |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.81% |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.55% |
| 2020-12-31 | 10.21% |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.00% |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.97% |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.68% |
| 2016-12-31 | 10.61% |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.55% |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.07% |
| 2013-12-31 | 16.36% |
| 2012-12-31 | 14.22% |
| 2011-12-31 | 19.25% |
| 2010-12-31 | 12.97% |
| 2009-12-31 | 17.98% |
| 2008-12-31 | 17.39% |
| 2007-12-31 | 25.75% |
| 2006-12-31 | 26.74% |
| 2005-12-31 | 19.60% |
| 2004-12-31 | 18.61% |
| 2003-12-31 | 20.02% |
| 2002-12-31 | -54.17% |
| 2001-12-31 | 16.42% |
| 2000-12-31 | 10.08% |
| 1999-12-31 | 15.94% |
| 1998-12-31 | 17.08% |
| 1997-12-31 | 20.64% |
| 1996-12-31 | 17.29% |
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About SAP SE
SAP SE, founded in Walldorf, Germany, in 1972, is a global provider of diverse software applications, technology, and services. The company's core enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform, SAP S/4HANA, offers robust functionalities for finance, risk management, project execution, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain optimization, asset management, and research and development. For human resources, SAP delivers SuccessFactors solutions, which encompass HR and payroll, talent and employee experience management, and comprehensive people and workforce analytics. Additionally, SAP provides spend management tools designed to handle direct and indirect expenditures, travel and expense reporting, and external workforce administration. SAP further extends its portfolio with customer experience solutions and the SAP Business Technology Platform, empowering both clients and partners to develop, integrate, and automate applications. Its SAP Business Network serves as a crucial business-to-business collaboration platform, digitizing key supply chain processes and facilitating seamless communication among trading partners. The company also offers SAP Signavio for discovering, analyzing, and enhancing business process operations, alongside modular industry-specific cloud solutions. Through Taulia, SAP provides working capital management solutions, helping customers improve liquidity visibility and mitigate the effects of inflation. Completing its extensive offerings, SAP also provides a range of sustainability solutions and services.
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- Software - Application
- CEO
- Christian Klein