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What is Return on invested capital (ROIC)?

Net operating profit after tax divided by invested capital — a rigorous measure of business quality.

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ROIC strips out cash and non-operating assets to focus on productive capital. Businesses whose ROIC consistently exceeds cost of capital create shareholder value over time.

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What is a good ROIC?

Above the company's weighted-average cost of capital (WACC) — often 10–15% for mature businesses in developed markets.

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