Dow DOW Return on invested capital

Return on invested capital at other companies

StepanSCL

1.1%-2.8pp

Eastman ChemicalEMN

4.3%-6.6pp

WestlakeWLK

-13.1%-16.1pp

Celanese CorporationCE

-3.8%-0.1pp

LyondellBasell Industries N.V.LYB

-1.4%—

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.DD

1.4%-0.4pp

FAQ

What is Dow's return on invested capital?

Dow (DOW) reported return on invested capital of -0.4% in Q2 2026.

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

Dow's return on invested capital decreased by 137.7% year-over-year, from 1.1% to -0.4%.

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

Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), Dow's return on invested capital has grown at a -5.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 6.2% to -5%.

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.