ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. National Life Insurance Co.'s annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.64%.
As of today (2026-07-07), National Life Insurance Co.'s WACC % is 10.95%. National Life Insurance Co.'s ROC % is 0.75% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
National Life Insurance Co. earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
National Life Insurance Co. (XNEP:NLICL) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, National Life Insurance Co.'s WACC % is 10.95%. National Life Insurance Co.'s ROC % is 0.75% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
National Life Insurance Co. earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
National Life Insurance Co. (XNEP:NLICL) has a ROC % of 0.64% as of Apr. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on National Life Insurance Co. and its competitors.
Is National Life Insurance Co.'s ROC % too high?
National Life Insurance Co.'s current ROC % is 0.64%. The Insurance industry median ROC % is 3.37. National Life Insurance Co.'s value of 0.64% is 81% below this industry median. Overall, National Life Insurance Co. has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Life Insurance Co.'s ROC % compare to AFL and MET?
National Life Insurance Co.'s ROC % of 0.64% can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.37. National Life Insurance Co.'s value of 0.64% is 81% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for an Insurance company?
The median ROC % among Insurance companies is 3.37, based on 371 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Life Insurance Co.'s current ROC % of 0.64% is 81% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on National Life Insurance Co. and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median ROC % is 3.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Life Insurance Co.'s current ROC % is 0.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Life Insurance Co. stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Life Insurance Co. (XNEP:NLICL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR626.72, compared to a current price of NPR572.00 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 0.64% and 81% below the Insurance industry median of 3.37. National Life Insurance Co.'s overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Life Insurance Co. (XNEP:NLICL), the current ROC % is 0.64% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is National Life Insurance Co. (XNEP:NLICL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Life Insurance Co. stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NPR572.00 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR626.72.
GuruFocus considers National Life Insurance Co. to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:NLICL:
ROC %: 0.64%
GF Value™: NPR626.72 vs. price of NPR572.00 (8.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:NLICL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Life Insurance Co. Ltd is engaged in the life insurance business, providing various life insurance products including participating and non-participating products through its province offices, branches, sub-branches, and network of agents. The company's offerings include individual plans, which consist of Endowment Assurance Plan, Childrens Plans, Money Back Plans, Whole Life Plans, Terms Assurance Plans, Retirement Plan and Single Premium Plan. The operating segments of the company include Endowment, Anticipated Endowment, Endowment Cum Whole Life, Foreign Employment Term, and Special Term. The company's main source of revenue is Premium Income, with the majority generated from endowment plans.
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