ELLH (Elah Holdings) ROIC %: -238.89% (As of Sep. 2025)


ELLH Elah Holdings Inc ELLH
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Price $13.00
GF Value $20.06
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What is Elah Holdings ROIC %?

Elah Holdings ELLH 57 ROIC % is -238.89% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates ELLH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 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 %. Elah Holdings's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -238.89%.

As of today (2026-06-26), Elah Holdings's WACC % is 3.59%. Elah Holdings's ROIC % is -432.54% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Elah Holdings earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Elah Holdings  (OTCPK:ELLH) 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, Elah Holdings's WACC % is 3.59%. Elah Holdings's ROIC % is -432.54% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Elah Holdings 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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Elah Holdings ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elah Holdings'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.

Elah Holdings ROIC % Chart

Elah Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -67.06 -245.41 -354.02 -338.50 -312.45

Elah Holdings Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
ROIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -347.71 -389.03 -546.44 -447.25 -238.89

ELLH vs EDGM, NIMU, BOREF: ROIC % Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Elah Holdings'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.


Elah Holdings ROIC % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Elah Holdings's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Elah Holdings's ROIC % falls into.


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Elah Holdings ROIC % Calculation

Elah Holdings's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Dec. 2024 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2023 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=-2.07 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (0.68 + 0.645)/ 2 )
=-2.07/0.6625
=-312.45 %

where

Elah Holdings's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1.204 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (0.66 + 0.348)/ 2 )
=-1.204/0.504
=-238.89 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of -238.89% mean?
Elah Holdings (ELLH) has a ROIC % of -238.89% 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 Elah Holdings and its competitors.
Is Elah Holdings' ROIC % too high?
Elah Holdings' current ROIC % is -238.89%. Overall, Elah Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elah Holdings' ROIC % compare to EDGM and NIMU?
Elah Holdings' ROIC % of -238.89% can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good ROIC % depends on the Diversified Financial Services industry context. 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 Elah Holdings and its competitors. Elah Holdings's current ROIC % is -238.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elah Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elah Holdings (ELLH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.06, compared to a current price of $13.00 — trading 35.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -238.89%. Elah Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Elah Holdings (ELLH), the current ROIC % is -238.89% 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 Elah Holdings (ELLH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elah Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.00 is trading 35.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.06. GuruFocus considers Elah Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ELLH:

  • ROIC %: -238.89%
  • GF Value™: $20.06 vs. price of $13.00 (35.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Elah Holdings Business Description

Address 4514 Cole Avenue, Suite 1600, Dallas, TX, USA, 75205
Elah Holdings Inc is a holding company. The company has operated as one single segment and continues to execute its longstanding business plan of seeking to acquire profitable businesses in the commercial and industrial markets and supporting the performance of such acquisitions post-closing.
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