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ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Samtel India's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.57%.
As of today (2026-07-19), Samtel India's WACC % is -5.56%. Samtel India's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Samtel India generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
Samtel India (BOM:500371) 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, Samtel India's WACC % is -5.56%. Samtel India's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Samtel India generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
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.
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Samtel India ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samtel India's ROIC % can be seen below:
* 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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Samtel India'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.
Samtel India ROIC % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Samtel India's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samtel India's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 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.
Samtel India (BOM:500371) has a ROIC % of -6.57% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Samtel India and its competitors.
Is Samtel India's ROIC % too high?
Samtel India's current ROIC % is -6.57%. Overall, Samtel India has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samtel India's ROIC % compare to AAPL?
Samtel India's ROIC % of -6.57% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.14. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROIC % among Hardware companies is 4.14, based on 2,449 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 Samtel India and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROIC % is 4.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samtel India's current ROIC % is -6.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samtel India stock overvalued right now?
Samtel India (BOM:500371) has a current ROIC % of -6.57%. The current ROIC % is -6.57%. Samtel India's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 4 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 Samtel India (BOM:500371), the current ROIC % is -6.57% as of Mar. 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.
Samtel India Ltd operates in the manufacture of display components, including picture tubes for black and white televisions, and engages in the trading of color television tubes and supply of skilled and unskilled manpower. The company also has a presence in avionics and defense electronics through its subsidiaries, which design and produce avionics displays, rugged electronic systems, and related equipment for military and railway applications. Its operations span product design, development, manufacturing, testing, and maintenance. Revenue is generated from the sale of display products and avionics systems, serving markets prominently in India with some international exposure.
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