Visa Inc. (V) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 28.36%
Is Visa Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Visa Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 28.36% is 22% above its 5-year average of 23.25%, near the high end of its 5-year range (15.96%–28.65%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Visa Inc. (V) is 28.36% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 0.51% (28.50%).
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V Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
28.36%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
28.50%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
26.44%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
23.25%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
19.91%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
17.43%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
11.43%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.51%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+7.24%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+21.97%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+42.43%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+62.71%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+148.21%
V Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Inc. (V) | — | 28.36% | 28.50% | 26.44% | 23.25% |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $432.15B | 48.63% | 46.52% | 44.16% | 40.01% |
| American Express Company (AXP) | $214.47B | 8.29% | 8.50% | 7.85% | 7.26% |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) | $36.57B | 14.95% | 13.71% | 11.83% | 11.42% |
| Block, Inc. (SQ) | $51.73B | -12.82% | -4.90% | -3.29% | -1.18% |
| Discover Financial Services (DFS) | $50.34B | 32.48% | 22.40% | 19.42% | 14.85% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
28.4%
ROE
62.4%
Visa 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
Visa Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for V stock is 28.36%.
- Is Visa Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Visa Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 28.36% is 22% above its 5-year average of 23.25%, near the high end of its 5-year range (15.96%–28.65%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for V stock is 28.50%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for V stock is 26.44%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for V stock is 23.25%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for V stock is 19.91%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for V stock is 17.43%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for V stock is 11.43%.
Visa Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 28.36% |
| 2024-09-30 | 28.65% |
| 2023-09-30 | 25.58% |
| 2022-09-30 | 23.19% |
| 2021-09-30 | 17.77% |
| 2020-09-30 | 15.96% |
| 2019-09-30 | 20.58% |
| 2018-09-30 | 17.99% |
| 2017-09-30 | 11.65% |
| 2016-09-30 | 10.53% |
| 2015-09-30 | 18.76% |
| 2014-09-30 | 16.64% |
| 2013-09-30 | 15.71% |
| 2012-09-30 | 6.48% |
| 2011-09-30 | 11.23% |
| 2010-09-30 | 9.80% |
| 2009-09-30 | 7.47% |
| 2008-09-30 | 2.66% |
| 2007-09-30 | -97.39% |
| 2006-09-30 | 29.66% |
| 2005-09-30 | 18.66% |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.00% |
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About Visa Inc.
Visa Inc. functions globally as a leading technology company dedicated to payments. Its primary role is to enable the secure and efficient digital transfer of funds among a wide array of participants, including individual consumers, retail businesses, banking institutions, corporations, strategic partners, and governmental bodies. At the heart of its operations is VisaNet, a highly sophisticated transaction processing network that handles the critical functions of authorizing, clearing, and settling all payment transactions. In addition to this core infrastructure, the company also provides a variety of card products, innovative digital platforms, and an extensive range of supplementary value-added services. These offerings are distributed under several widely recognized brands, including Visa, Visa Electron, Interlink, VPAY, and PLUS. Demonstrating its commitment to enhancing user experience, Visa Inc. has established a key strategic partnership with Ooredoo in Qatar, focused on improving payment solutions for Visa cardholders and Ooredoo customers within the country. The company was established in 1958 and its corporate headquarters are situated in San Francisco, California.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Ryan McInerney