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The Importance of Return on Invested Capital

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Return on invested capital is one of the single most important financial metrics for investors. When a company has a high ROIC, it needs less capital grow earnings and therefore generates more free cash flow. There are certain times when a return on investment capital metric will not be as useful. Higher ROIC can lead to a higher stock price which could lead to better returns for investors.

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