ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Calian Group's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.28%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Calian Group's WACC % is 7.96%. Calian Group's ROIC % is 6.13% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Calian Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Calian Group (OTCPK:CLNFF) 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, Calian Group's WACC % is 7.96%. Calian Group's ROIC % is 6.13% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Calian Group 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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Calian Group ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Calian Group'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 Specialty Business Services subindustry, Calian Group'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.
Calian Group ROIC % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Calian Group's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calian Group'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.
Calian Group (CLNFF) has a ROIC % of 7.28% 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 Calian Group and its competitors.
Is Calian Group's ROIC % too high?
Calian Group's current ROIC % is 7.28%. The Business Services industry median ROIC % is 5.93. Calian Group's value of 7.28% is 22.8% above this industry median. Overall, Calian Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calian Group's ROIC % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Calian Group's ROIC % of 7.28% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.93. Calian Group's value of 7.28% is 22.8% 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 Business Services company?
The median ROIC % among Business Services companies is 5.93, based on 1,075 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. Calian Group's current ROIC % of 7.28% is 22.8% 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 Calian Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROIC % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calian Group's current ROIC % is 7.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group (CLNFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.33, compared to a current price of $62.81 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 7.28% and 22.8% above the Business Services industry median of 5.93. Calian Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 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 Calian Group (CLNFF), the current ROIC % is 7.28% 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 Calian Group (CLNFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $62.81 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.33.
GuruFocus considers Calian Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLNFF:
ROIC %: 7.28%
GF Value™: $51.33 vs. price of $62.81 (22.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.8% above the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLNFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Calian Group Ltd provides services to industry and government across health, learning, defence, security, aerospace, engineering, AgTech, satcom, and IT. The company operates through four segments: Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning, and IT and Cyber Solutions (ITCS), with majority revenue from Advanced Technologies. Its solutions cover cybersecurity and cloud services, communication and connectivity, antennas and SatCom solutions, enterprise IT and managed services, defence and military support, software and embedded design, modelling and simulation, and healthcare services, including virtual care, psychological services, staff augmentation, and pharma PSP and CRO services. It generates the majority of revenue from Canada and has a presence in the United States, Europe, and other.
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