ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. LWS Knitwear's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.03%.
As of today (2026-07-09), LWS Knitwear's WACC % is 18.33%. LWS Knitwear's ROIC % is 7.94% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
LWS Knitwear earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402) 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, LWS Knitwear's WACC % is 18.33%. LWS Knitwear's ROIC % is 7.94% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
LWS Knitwear 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.
LWS Knitwear ROIC % Related Terms
LWS Knitwear ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LWS Knitwear'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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, LWS Knitwear'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.
LWS Knitwear ROIC % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LWS Knitwear's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LWS Knitwear'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.
LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402) has a ROIC % of 10.03% 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 LWS Knitwear and its competitors.
Is LWS Knitwear's ROIC % too high?
LWS Knitwear's current ROIC % is 10.03%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROIC % is 2.92. LWS Knitwear's value of 10.03% is 244.1% above this industry median. Overall, LWS Knitwear has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LWS Knitwear's ROIC % compare to RL and LEVI?
LWS Knitwear's ROIC % of 10.03% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median ROIC % is 2.92. LWS Knitwear's value of 10.03% is 244.1% above 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROIC % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.92, based on 1,040 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. LWS Knitwear's current ROIC % of 10.03% is 244.1% above 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 LWS Knitwear and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROIC % is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LWS Knitwear's current ROIC % is 10.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LWS Knitwear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹13.97, compared to a current price of ₹15.80 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 10.03% and 244.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.92. LWS Knitwear's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402), the current ROIC % is 10.03% 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 LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LWS Knitwear stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹15.80 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹13.97.
GuruFocus considers LWS Knitwear to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531402:
ROIC %: 10.03%
GF Value™: ₹13.97 vs. price of ₹15.80 (13.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 244.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531402 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LWS Knitwear Ltd is an India-based producer of woolen and acrylic garments. It is engaged in the manufacturing of hosiery and knitted goods/garments. The company manufactures summer products like Promotional Wear, School and Corporate T-Shirts, sweatshirts, and Track Pants. The winter wear products of the company include Cardigans, pullover sweaters, hooded sweatshirts, joggers, and woolen mufflers.
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