FACO (First Acceptance) ROIC %: 4.74% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FACO First Acceptance Corp FACO
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What is First Acceptance ROIC %?

First Acceptance FACO 68 ROIC % is 4.74% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FACO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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 %. First Acceptance's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.74%.

As of today (2026-08-01), First Acceptance's WACC % is 7.50%. First Acceptance's ROIC % is 5.47% (calculated using TTM income statement data). First Acceptance earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


First Acceptance  (OTCPK:FACO) 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, First Acceptance's WACC % is 7.50%. First Acceptance's ROIC % is 5.47% (calculated using TTM income statement data). First Acceptance 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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First Acceptance ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Acceptance'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.

First Acceptance ROIC % Chart

First Acceptance Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROIC %
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First Acceptance Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.38 5.27 6.37 5.59 4.74

FACO vs JRVR, OSG, MBI: ROIC % Comparison

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, First Acceptance'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.


First Acceptance ROIC % vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, First Acceptance's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Acceptance's ROIC % falls into.


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First Acceptance ROIC % Calculation

First Acceptance'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
=EBIT * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2023 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=37.32 * ( 1 - 21.33% )/( (471.7881 + 601.98035)/ 2 )
=29.359644/536.884225
=5.47 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2023 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents - 5% * Revenue )
=557.424 - 5.733 - ( 104.28 - 5% * 487.542 )
=471.7881

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents - 5% * Revenue )
=680.388 - 29.862 - ( 76.517 - 5% * 559.427 )
=601.98035

First Acceptance'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
=EBIT * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=43.94 * ( 1 - 19.52% )/( (715.6377 + 775.3808)/ 2 )
=35.362912/745.50925
=4.74 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents - 5% * Revenue )
=835.432 - 57.794 - ( 66.996 - 5% * 99.914 )
=715.6377

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents - 5% * Revenue )
=887.969 - 61.369 - ( 57.138 - 5% * 118.376 )
=775.3808

Note: The EBIT 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 4.74% mean?
First Acceptance (FACO) has a ROIC % of 4.74% 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 First Acceptance and its competitors.
Is First Acceptance's ROIC % too high?
First Acceptance's current ROIC % is 4.74%. The Insurance industry median ROIC % is 3.36. First Acceptance's value of 4.74% is 41.1% above this industry median. Overall, First Acceptance has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Acceptance's ROIC % compare to JRVR and OSG?
First Acceptance's ROIC % of 4.74% can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.36. First Acceptance's value of 4.74% is 41.1% 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 an Insurance company?
The median ROIC % among Insurance companies is 3.36, based on 369 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. First Acceptance's current ROIC % of 4.74% is 41.1% 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 First Acceptance and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median ROIC % is 3.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Acceptance's current ROIC % is 4.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Acceptance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Acceptance (FACO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.41, compared to a current price of $5.41 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 4.74% and 41.1% above the Insurance industry median of 3.36. First Acceptance's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 First Acceptance (FACO), the current ROIC % is 4.74% 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 First Acceptance (FACO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Acceptance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.41 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.41. GuruFocus considers First Acceptance to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FACO:

  • ROIC %: 4.74%
  • GF Value™: $4.41 vs. price of $5.41 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.1% above the Insurance median

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


First Acceptance Business Description

Address 3813 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, TN, USA, 37215
First Acceptance Corp is engaged in the financial services sector. It is principally a retailer, servicer, and underwriter of non-standard personal automobile insurance. The company's operations generate revenue from selling non-standard personal automobile insurance products and related products in the United States. Its suite of products comprises auto insurance, renters, motorcycle, roadside assistance, and hospital insurance. the company also operates a real estate and corporate segment, which consists of the activities related to the disposition of foreclosed real estate held for sale, interest expenses associated with all debt, and other general corporate overhead expenses.
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