Technology Companies with Superior Returns on Invested Capital
Stocks with ROIC above 15% in the technology sector, demonstrating strong competitive moats and efficient capital allocation.
The 'high-roic-tech' screener focuses on identifying technology companies that boast a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) above 15%, highlighting firms with robust competitive advantages. ROIC is a measure of how effectively a company uses the capital invested by shareholders and creditors to generate profits. A high ROIC suggests that these tech companies are not only profitable but also efficient in deploying their resources, often indicating strong brand loyalty, proprietary technology, or other barriers to entry that protect them from competition. This screen is crucial for investors looking to pinpoint firms with sustainable competitive advantages, as it helps identify those capable of generating significant returns on the capital they invest. However, investors should be cautious and consider additional factors such as market conditions, management quality, and potential regulatory challenges that could impact future performance.
| Ticker | Name | Sector | Price | P/E | Market Cap | ROIC | Piotroski | Altman Z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UI | Ubiquiti Inc. | Technology | $588.57 | 37.6x | $35.3B | 87.4% | 5/9 | 46.8 |
| FICO | Fair Isaac Corporation | Technology | $1251.63 | 39.7x | $29.0B | 72.6% | 7/9 | 9.7 |
| NVDA | NVIDIA Corporation | Technology | $222.82 | 32.4x | $5.11T | 64.1% | 4/9 | 60.4 |
| DBX | Dropbox, Inc. | Technology | — | 14.5x | $6.2B | 57.8% | 6/9 | — |
| AAPL | Apple Inc. | Technology | $315.20 | 37.7x | $4.58T | 54.3% | 8/9 | 10.3 |
| ADP | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | Technology | $231.18 | 20.7x | $88.7B | 37.7% | 8/9 | 2.4 |
| ADBE | Adobe Inc. | Technology | $262.11 | 15.1x | $104.8B | 36.8% | 7/9 | 7.0 |
| ASML | ASML Holding N.V. | Technology | $1705.37 | 53.8x | $621.6B | 34.6% | 8/9 | 13.3 |
| FTNT | Fortinet, Inc. | Technology | $148.86 | 53.5x | $101.1B | 34.0% | 6/9 | 5.2 |
| LRCX | Lam Research Corporation | Technology | $334.41 | 60.3x | $397.9B | 32.8% | 7/9 | 21.5 |
| KLAC | KLA Corporation | Technology | $2045.20 | 54.3x | $251.0B | 32.6% | 8/9 | 14.5 |
| STX | Seagate Technology Holdings plc | Technology | $926.61 | 83.3x | $199.1B | 27.0% | 7/9 | 8.6 |
| AMAT | Applied Materials, Inc. | Technology | $490.05 | 42.4x | $357.3B | 26.6% | 6/9 | 16.2 |
| QCOM | QUALCOMM Incorporated | Technology | $240.84 | 27.0x | $264.6B | 25.7% | 6/9 | 5.6 |
| TSM | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | Technology | $446.69 | 35.9x | $2.17T | 25.1% | 9/9 | 3.1 |
| NXT | Nextpower Inc. | Technology | $152.22 | 40.6x | $23.8B | 24.2% | 6/9 | 7.7 |
| DJCO | Daily Journal Corporation | Technology | — | 8.1x | $757M | 23.5% | 7/9 | 6.1 |
| PAYC | Paycom Software, Inc. | Technology | $144.23 | 16.1x | $6.5B | 22.1% | 4/9 | 1.7 |
| ANET | Arista Networks, Inc. | Technology | $175.33 | 55.0x | $200.8B | 21.6% | 4/9 | 18.2 |
| ADSK | Autodesk, Inc. | Technology | $236.66 | 33.8x | $48.8B | 21.3% | 7/9 | 3.8 |
| MSFT | Microsoft Corporation | Technology | $441.31 | 26.8x | $3.34T | 20.8% | 5/9 | 7.8 |
| MSI | Motorola Solutions, Inc. | Technology | $415.42 | 32.6x | $66.9B | 18.8% | 6/9 | 3.9 |
| PAYX | Paychex, Inc. | Technology | $100.79 | 21.4x | $34.7B | 18.8% | 4/9 | 2.6 |
| ACN | Accenture plc | Technology | $186.22 | 15.3x | $115.1B | 18.4% | 5/9 | 4.2 |
| DELL | Dell Technologies Inc. | Technology | $435.31 | 48.5x | $273.4B | 18.3% | 6/9 | 2.1 |
| BMI | Badger Meter, Inc. | Technology | — | 31.9x | $4.5B | 17.6% | 5/9 | 13.2 |
| TER | Teradyne, Inc. | Technology | $392.62 | 69.4x | $58.6B | 17.0% | 5/9 | 26.7 |
| CRUS | Cirrus Logic, Inc. | Technology | $170.62 | 21.6x | $8.6B | 16.5% | 9/9 | 15.0 |
| CTSH | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation | Technology | — | 13.3x | $29.3B | 16.3% | 7/9 | 5.9 |
| SAP | SAP SE | Technology | $190.82 | 25.1x | $214.3B | 16.1% | 8/9 | 6.6 |
| APH | Amphenol Corporation | Technology | $148.40 | 42.7x | $183.0B | 16.0% | 6/9 | 6.6 |
| GRMN | Garmin Ltd. | Technology | $241.03 | 26.1x | $45.1B | 16.0% | 7/9 | 17.3 |
| TXN | Texas Instruments Incorporated | Technology | $308.12 | 52.3x | $278.2B | 15.7% | 7/9 | 10.0 |
| LDOS | Leidos Holdings, Inc. | Technology | $126.82 | 11.7x | $16.1B | 15.6% | 7/9 | 3.8 |
| CDNS | Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | Technology | $416.39 | 87.8x | $103.4B | 15.2% | 7/9 | 11.8 |
| INTU | Intuit Inc. | Technology | $322.14 | 20.2x | $90.7B | 15.1% | 9/9 | 5.2 |
| MPWR | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | Technology | $1624.99 | 112.4x | $76.9B | 15.0% | 5/9 | 62.8 |
Methodology
Screener results are computed from financial statement data, price history, and SEC filings. All metrics (ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score, Beneish M-Score, DCF, FTD volumes, Risk Factor word counts) are calculated deterministically using standard academic formulas and public government data sources. Results update when the data pipeline runs. None of the algorithmic screens constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
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