Snap Inc. (SNAP) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): -8.20%
Is Snap Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Snap Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of -8.20% is 46% above its 5-year average of -15.09%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-20.34%–-8.20%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Snap Inc. (SNAP) is -8.20% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 17.42% (-9.93%).
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SNAP Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
SNAP Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
SNAP Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
-8.20%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
-9.93%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
-15.13%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
-15.09%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
-33.39%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
-33.39%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
-33.39%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+17.42%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+45.80%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+45.66%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+75.44%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+75.44%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+75.44%
SNAP Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snap Inc. (SNAP) | $9.10B | -8.20% | -9.93% | -15.13% | -15.09% |
| The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) | $9.07B | 13.38% | 11.70% | 7.72% | 8.12% |
| Zillow Group, Inc. Class C (Z) | $8.15B | -0.55% | -2.04% | -2.44% | -1.67% |
| Pinterest, Inc. (PINS) | $14.47B | 5.88% | 4.75% | 0.70% | 1.11% |
| Roku, Inc. (ROKU) | $17.27B | -0.17% | -3.54% | -12.09% | -7.09% |
| Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) | $19.45B | 7.23% | 7.32% | 7.21% | 6.82% |
| Reddit, Inc. (RDDT) | $33.69B | 14.86% | -5.48% | -8.00% | -8.84% |
| Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) | $50.95B | 9.36% | 10.34% | 10.06% | 9.41% |
| Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) | $85.63B | 6.42% | 7.49% | 6.93% | 6.52% |
| Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) | $103.45B | 21.05% | 18.19% | 2.45% | 0.41% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
-8.2%
ROE
-19.7%
Snap 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.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Snap Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Snap Inc. (SNAP)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for SNAP stock is -8.20%.
- Is Snap Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Snap Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of -8.20% is 46% above its 5-year average of -15.09%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-20.34%–-8.20%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Snap Inc. (SNAP)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SNAP stock is -9.93%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Snap Inc. (SNAP)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SNAP stock is -15.13%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Snap Inc. (SNAP)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SNAP stock is -15.09%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Snap Inc. (SNAP)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SNAP stock is -33.39%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Snap Inc. (SNAP)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SNAP stock is -33.39%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Snap Inc. (SNAP)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for SNAP stock is -33.39%.
Snap Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -8.20% |
| 2024-12-31 | -11.66% |
| 2023-12-31 | -20.32% |
| 2022-12-31 | -20.34% |
| 2021-12-31 | -10.42% |
| 2020-12-31 | -19.60% |
| 2019-12-31 | -31.04% |
| 2018-12-31 | -52.38% |
| 2017-12-31 | -112.74% |
| 2016-12-31 | -32.78% |
| 2015-12-31 | -47.80% |
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About Snap Inc.
Snap Inc. is a global technology company focused on cameras, serving users across North America, Europe, and other international regions. Its primary product is Snapchat, a powerful camera application that facilitates visual communication through short videos and images. This app boasts several key features, including its Camera function, Communication tools, Snap Map, Stories, and Spotlight. In addition to its software, Snap Inc. develops Spectacles, smart glasses designed to integrate with Snapchat for capturing media from a first-person perspective. The company also offers a comprehensive suite of advertising products, encompassing augmented reality (AR) ads and various Snap ad formats like single image/video, story, collection, and dynamic ads, as well as commercials. Founded in 2010, the company initially operated as Snapchat, Inc. before adopting the name Snap Inc. in September 2016. Its headquarters are located in Santa Monica, California.
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
- CEO
- Evan T. Spiegel