Risk Adjusted Return on Capital - RAROC
In financial analysis, riskier projects and investments must be evaluated differently from their riskless counterparts. By discounting risky cashflows against less risky cashflows RAROC accounts for changes in the profile of the investment.
Investopedia Commentary
In general, the higher the risk, the higher the return. Thus, when companies need to compare and contrast two different projects or investments, it is important to take into account these possibilities.
See also: CAPM, Finance, Jensen's Measure, Risk Free Rate, ROI
Also spelled: RAROC