ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. American Outdoor Brands's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -0.77%.
As of today (2026-06-28), American Outdoor Brands's WACC % is 5.58%. American Outdoor Brands's ROIC % is -2.97% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
American Outdoor Brands earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
American Outdoor Brands (NAS:AOUT) ROIC % Explanation
ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. 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 ROIC % 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, American Outdoor Brands's WACC % is 5.58%. American Outdoor Brands's ROIC % is -2.97% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
American Outdoor Brands 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 %, ROIC % 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.
For the Leisure subindustry, American Outdoor Brands's ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
American Outdoor Brands ROIC % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Outdoor Brands's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Outdoor Brands's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income 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.
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) has a ROIC % of -0.77% as of Apr. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on American Outdoor Brands and its competitors.
Is American Outdoor Brands' ROIC % too high?
American Outdoor Brands' current ROIC % is -0.77%. Overall, American Outdoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Outdoor Brands' ROIC % compare to CLAR and PLBY?
American Outdoor Brands' ROIC % of -0.77% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.76. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median ROIC % among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.76, based on 835 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on American Outdoor Brands and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median ROIC % is 3.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Outdoor Brands's current ROIC % is -0.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Outdoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.11, compared to a current price of $11.72 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -0.77%. American Outdoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Outdoor Brands (AOUT), the current ROIC % is -0.77% 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 American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.72 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.11.
GuruFocus considers American Outdoor Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AOUT:
ROIC %: -0.77%
GF Value™: $9.11 vs. price of $11.72 (28.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AOUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Outdoor Brands Inc is engaged in the business of providing outdoor products and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products. The company designs and produces products and accessories, including shooting supplies, rest, vaults, and other related accessories; premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness; harvesting products for post-hunt or post-fishing activities; electro-optical devices, including hunting optics, firearm aiming devices, flashlights, and laser grips; reloading, gunsmithing, and firearm cleaning supplies; and survival, camping, and emergency preparedness products.
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