Toast, Inc. (TOST) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 13.85%
Is Toast, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Toast, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.85% is 195% above its 5-year average of -14.61%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-34.40%–13.85%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 88.69% above its 12-month average of 7.34%.
TOST Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
TOST Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
TOST Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
TOST Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
13.85%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
7.34%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
-9.28%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
-14.61%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
N/A
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
N/A
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+88.69%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+249.29%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+194.82%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
TOST Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toast, Inc. (TOST) | $15.09B | 13.85% | 7.34% | -9.28% | -14.61% |
| Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR)vs › | $15.77B | 13.05% | 12.43% | 11.05% | 10.75% |
| Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO)vs › | $16.03B | 5.18% | 5.18% | 6.65% | 8.57% |
| Hut 8 Corp. (HUT)vs › | $13.57B | -10.17% | 6.92% | -0.58% | -4.72% |
| Rambus Inc. (RMBS)vs › | $13.47B | 15.03% | 13.86% | 11.10% | 7.15% |
| Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR)vs › | $13.36B | 3.75% | 4.78% | 5.09% | 4.98% |
| Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS)vs › | $13.35B | 15.00% | 14.43% | 10.72% | 9.83% |
| PTC Inc. (PTC)vs › | $13.04B | 14.43% | 11.70% | 9.92% | 9.55% |
| Applied Digital Corp. (APLD)vs › | $12.94B | -5.41% | -5.60% | -15.10% | -10.44% |
| Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)vs › | $17.43B | 4.35% | 4.54% | 5.48% | 6.62% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
13.8%
ROE
20.7%
Toast, 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
Toast, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Toast, Inc. (TOST)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for TOST stock is 13.85%.
- Is Toast, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Toast, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.85% is 195% above its 5-year average of -14.61%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-34.40%–13.85%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Toast, Inc. (TOST)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for TOST stock is 7.34%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Toast, Inc. (TOST)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for TOST stock is -9.28%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Toast, Inc. (TOST)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for TOST stock is -14.61%.
Toast, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 13.85% |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.83% |
| 2023-12-31 | -21.98% |
| 2022-12-31 | -29.81% |
| 2021-12-31 | -16.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | -34.40% |
| 2019-12-31 | -119.81% |
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About Toast, Inc.
Toast, Inc. delivers a comprehensive cloud-based digital technology platform tailored specifically for the restaurant sector, serving businesses across the United States and Ireland. Its extensive product suite features an array of hardware solutions, including the foundational Toast Point of Sale (POS) system. Toast Flex offers versatile functionality, adaptable as an on-counter order and payment terminal, a server workstation, a guest kiosk, a kitchen display system, or an order fulfillment hub. For enhanced tableside service and expedited table turnover, the company provides Toast Go, a handheld POS device facilitating ordering and payment acceptance directly at the table, alongside Toast Tap, a compact card reader. Beyond hardware, Toast supplies robust software solutions. Toast Order & Pay empowers guests to place orders and settle bills conveniently from their mobile devices. The platform integrates specialized kitchen display system software, streamlining communication between front-of-house staff and the kitchen team. For larger operations, multi-location management software enables customers to centralize operational control, standardize procedures, and efficiently configure menus. Back-office administrative tasks are supported by xtraCHEF tools. Furthermore, Toast Flex for Kitchen provides a larger, mountable hardware solution designed specifically as a kitchen screen. Regarding customer engagement and logistics, Toast offers the Toast Online Ordering & Toast TakeOut app, a software platform enabling restaurants to accept off-premises orders directly through their branded websites. For delivery, they provide First-Party Delivery services, allowing restaurants to manage their own driver fleets and customize delivery parameters such as hours, zones, fees, and minimum order values. Additionally, Toast Delivery Services connects restaurants with a network of third-party delivery drivers, complemented by broader Toast Delivery Partners services. The company's offerings extend to comprehensive business support services. These encompass loyalty programs and gift card management, payroll and team administration tools, tailored business owner policy insurance with restaurant-specific enhancements, and efficient payment processing solutions. Toast also facilitates financial support through loans advanced to restaurants and purchase financing options. Detailed reporting and analytics solutions provide valuable insights. For broader integration, Toast Partner Connect allows users to discover, select, and seamlessly integrate with various third-party partners via bi-directional APIs. Established in 2011, Toast, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- CEO
- Aman Narang