ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Colruyt Group NV's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 6.37%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Colruyt Group NV's WACC % is 1.85%. Colruyt Group NV's ROIC % is 5.12% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Colruyt Group NV 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.
Colruyt Group NV (OTCPK:CUYTY) 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, Colruyt Group NV's WACC % is 1.85%. Colruyt Group NV's ROIC % is 5.12% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Colruyt Group NV 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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Colruyt Group NV ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colruyt Group NV'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Colruyt Group NV'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.
Colruyt Group NV ROIC % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colruyt Group NV's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colruyt Group NV's ROIC % falls into.
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The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) 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.
Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) has a ROIC % of 6.37% as of Sep. 2025. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Colruyt Group NV and its competitors.
Is Colruyt Group NV's ROIC % too high?
Colruyt Group NV's current ROIC % is 6.37%. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROIC % is 5.54. Colruyt Group NV's value of 6.37% is 15% above this industry median. Overall, Colruyt Group NV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colruyt Group NV's ROIC % compare to KR and SFM?
Colruyt Group NV's ROIC % of 6.37% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.54. Colruyt Group NV's value of 6.37% is 15% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROIC % among Retail - Defensive companies is 5.54, based on 309 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. Colruyt Group NV's current ROIC % of 6.37% is 15% 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 Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROIC % is 5.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colruyt Group NV's current ROIC % is 6.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colruyt Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.13, compared to a current price of $10.20 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 6.37% and 15% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 5.54. Colruyt Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY), the current ROIC % is 6.37% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.20 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.13.
GuruFocus considers Colruyt Group NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CUYTY:
ROIC %: 6.37%
GF Value™: $14.13 vs. price of $10.20 (27.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15% above the Retail - Defensive median
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUYTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colruyt Group NV is a retail group that operates in the areas of expertise Food, Health and Well-being, Non-Food and Energy, mainly in Belgium, but also in other countries, including France and Luxembourg. It operates a chain of supermarkets under the Colruyt brand, offering products at low prices through both physical outlets and webshops. The group is also active in the wholesale segment through Spar stores and the Solucious food service, among other initiatives. Its operating segments are: Food; Health and Well-being and Non-food; and Group activities, Real Estate and Energy. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment, which offers a diverse range of food brands and sells directly to bulk and other consumers through its own stores and online channels (retail).
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