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Term of the Day: Return On Invested Capital - ROIC

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September 19, 2015
Return On Invested Capital - ROIC

A calculation used to assess a company's efficiency at allocating the capital under its control to profitable investments. Return on invested capital gives a sense of how well a company is using its money to generate returns. Comparing a company's return on capital (ROIC) with its weighted average cost of capital (WACC) reveals whether invested capital is being used effectively.

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