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How to Calculate Operating Income Return on Investment

By Motley Fool Staff – Updated Apr 30, 2025 at 4:46PM

Key Points

  • Return on investment (ROI) measures overall investment success; operating income ROI focuses on core business performance.
  • Calculate operating income ROI by dividing operating income by total operating assets.
  • This metric aids in assessing true earnings, excluding factors like financing and taxes.
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