Xcel Energy XEL Return on invested capital

Return on invested capital at other companies

MDU Resources GroupMDU

5.2%+0.2pp

Nextra EnergyNEE

5.8%-0.3pp

WEC Energy GroupWEC

6.4%-0.4pp

BKH

Black HillsBKH

5.9%-0.3pp

MGE EnergyMGEE

8%-0.1pp

Duke EnergyDUK

5.7%+0.2pp

FAQ

What is Xcel Energy's return on invested capital?

Xcel Energy (XEL) reported return on invested capital of 4.7% in Q1 2026.

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

Xcel Energy's return on invested capital decreased by 3.6% year-over-year, from 4.9% to 4.7%.

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

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Xcel Energy's return on invested capital has grown at a -4.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 6% to 4.8%.

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.