ABM Knowledgeware (BOM:531161) ROIC %: 2.14% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:531161 ABM Knowledgeware Ltd BOM:531161
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What is ABM Knowledgeware ROIC %?

ABM Knowledgeware BOM:531161 +5.21% 72 ROIC % is 2.14% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:531161 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹175.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. ABM Knowledgeware's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.14%.

As of today (2026-08-12), ABM Knowledgeware's WACC % is 15.80%. ABM Knowledgeware's ROIC % is 5.09% (calculated using TTM income statement data). ABM Knowledgeware earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


ABM Knowledgeware  (BOM:531161) 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, ABM Knowledgeware's WACC % is 15.80%. ABM Knowledgeware's ROIC % is 5.09% (calculated using TTM income statement data). ABM Knowledgeware 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.


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ABM Knowledgeware ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABM Knowledgeware'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.

ABM Knowledgeware ROIC % Chart

ABM Knowledgeware Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROIC %
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ABM Knowledgeware Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BOM:531161 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: ROIC % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, ABM Knowledgeware'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.


ABM Knowledgeware ROIC % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, ABM Knowledgeware's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ABM Knowledgeware's ROIC % falls into.


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ABM Knowledgeware ROIC % Calculation

ABM Knowledgeware's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=145.738 * ( 1 - 34.9% )/( (1716.672 + 1953.883)/ 2 )
=94.875438/1835.2775
=5.17 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Mar. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2809.423 - 23.792 - ( 1068.959 - max(0, 290.334 - 1876.08+1068.959))
=1716.672

Invested Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2856.2 - 85.254 - ( 817.063 - max(0, 249.433 - 1864.546+817.063))
=1953.883

ABM Knowledgeware's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=112.36 * ( 1 - 62.82% )/( (0 + 1953.883)/ 1 )
=41.775448/1953.883
=2.14 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2856.2 - 85.254 - ( 817.063 - max(0, 249.433 - 1864.546+817.063))
=1953.883

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of 2.14% mean?
ABM Knowledgeware (BOM:531161) has a ROIC % of 2.14% 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 ABM Knowledgeware and its competitors.
Is ABM Knowledgeware's ROIC % too high?
ABM Knowledgeware's current ROIC % is 2.14%. The Software industry median ROIC % is 3.33. ABM Knowledgeware's value of 2.14% is 35.7% below this industry median. Overall, ABM Knowledgeware has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABM Knowledgeware's ROIC % compare to QH and SHOP?
ABM Knowledgeware's ROIC % of 2.14% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.33. ABM Knowledgeware's value of 2.14% is 35.7% 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 ROIC % for a Software company?
The median ROIC % among Software companies is 3.33, based on 2,835 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. ABM Knowledgeware's current ROIC % of 2.14% is 35.7% 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 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 ABM Knowledgeware and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROIC % is 3.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABM Knowledgeware's current ROIC % is 2.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABM Knowledgeware stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABM Knowledgeware (BOM:531161) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹175.31, compared to a current price of ₹199.95 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 2.14% and 35.7% below the Software industry median of 3.33. ABM Knowledgeware's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 ABM Knowledgeware (BOM:531161), the current ROIC % is 2.14% 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.

Is ABM Knowledgeware (BOM:531161) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABM Knowledgeware stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹199.95 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹175.31. GuruFocus considers ABM Knowledgeware to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:531161:

  • ROIC %: 2.14%
  • GF Value™: ₹175.31 vs. price of ₹199.95 (14.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.7% below the Software median

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531161 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ABM Knowledgeware Business Description

Address Plot Number 268, Linking Road, ABM House, Bandra (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400050
ABM Knowledgeware Ltd is an information technology company. It is a software and services company engaged in computer programming, consultancy, and other related activities. The company also focuses on e-governance activities, information security, and technology-enabled applications. The project portfolio of the company includes Greenfield implementation, Brownfield Implementation, Transformation initiatives, Rollouts, Upgrades, AMS & ADM, and Cloud initiatives. The business operates in one business segment which is Software and Services. The company offers its services only to Indian customers.
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