Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 15.60%
Is Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 15.60% is 61% above its 5-year average of 9.68%, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.89%–15.60%).
As of Saturday, June 20, 2026. 38.73% above its 12-month average of 11.24%.
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WPM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
15.60%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
11.24%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
9.32%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
9.68%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
6.67%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
6.82%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
6.69%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+38.73%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+67.38%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+61.13%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+133.88%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+128.74%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+133.09%
WPM Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) | $55.66B | 15.60% | 11.24% | 9.32% | 9.68% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $55.53B | 6.74% | 7.30% | 14.93% | 15.58% |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $52.54B | 5.91% | 5.23% | 5.29% | 4.46% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $62.40B | -1.82% | 4.05% | 5.72% | 6.36% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $67.59B | 13.68% | 9.95% | 7.16% | 6.45% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $39.30B | 8.02% | 7.30% | 6.97% | 6.71% |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM)vs › | $36.58B | 6.87% | 9.44% | 8.60% | 8.05% |
| Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)vs › | $36.04B | 8.19% | 9.84% | 17.62% | 18.48% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $75.74B | 11.95% | 11.88% | 10.14% | 9.59% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $79.12B | 15.21% | 15.30% | 14.71% | 14.42% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
15.6%
ROE
19.4%
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. 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
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for WPM stock is 15.60%.
- Is Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 15.60% is 61% above its 5-year average of 9.68%, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.89%–15.60%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for WPM stock is 11.24%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for WPM stock is 9.32%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for WPM stock is 9.68%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for WPM stock is 6.67%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for WPM stock is 6.82%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for WPM stock is 6.69%.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 15.60% |
| 2024-12-31 | 6.89% |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.19% |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.60% |
| 2021-12-31 | 12.04% |
| 2020-12-31 | 8.77% |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.02% |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.66% |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.79% |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.51% |
| 2014-12-31 | 6.67% |
| 2013-12-31 | 9.68% |
| 2012-12-31 | 19.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | 21.13% |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.76% |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.59% |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.80% |
| 2007-12-31 | 7.70% |
| 2006-12-31 | 12.59% |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2003-08-31 | 0.00% |
| 2002-08-31 | -3.72% |
| 2001-08-31 | 0.00% |
| 2000-08-31 | 2.30% |
| 1999-08-31 | 0.00% |
| 1998-08-31 | 0.00% |
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About Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. functions as a streaming enterprise, primarily engaged in the global distribution of valuable metals. Its offerings encompass deposits of gold, silver, palladium, and cobalt. The company maintains a substantial portfolio, holding stakes in 23 operational mines and an additional 13 development ventures. Founded in 2004, the firm's headquarters are located in Vancouver, Canada. It operated under the name Silver Wheaton Corp. until May 2017, when it rebranded to its current title.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Gold
- CEO
- Haytham Henry Hodaly