Applied Industrial Technologies AIT Return on invested capital

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FAQ

What is Applied Industrial Technologies's return on invested capital?

Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) reported return on invested capital of 19.8% in Q1 2026.

How has Applied Industrial Technologies's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

Applied Industrial Technologies's return on invested capital decreased by 0.2% year-over-year, from 19.9% to 19.8%.

What is the long-term trend for Applied Industrial Technologies's return on invested capital?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Applied Industrial Technologies's return on invested capital has grown at a 16.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 10.1% to 18.6%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.