Applied Materials AMAT Return on invested capital

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FAQ

What is Applied Materials's return on invested capital?

Applied Materials (AMAT) reported return on invested capital of 25.2% in Q1 2026.

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

Applied Materials's return on invested capital decreased by 12.5% year-over-year, from 28.9% to 25.2%.

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

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Applied Materials's return on invested capital has grown at a -1.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 26.9% to 24.9%.

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.