ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Fulgent Genetics's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.12%.
As of today (2026-06-29), Fulgent Genetics's WACC % is 8.11%. Fulgent Genetics's ROIC % is -11.19% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Fulgent Genetics earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Fulgent Genetics (NAS:FLGT) 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, Fulgent Genetics's WACC % is 8.11%. Fulgent Genetics's ROIC % is -11.19% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Fulgent Genetics 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.
Fulgent Genetics ROIC % Related Terms
Fulgent Genetics ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fulgent Genetics'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 Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Fulgent Genetics'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.
Fulgent Genetics ROIC % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Fulgent Genetics's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fulgent Genetics'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.
Fulgent Genetics (FLGT) has a ROIC % of -16.12% 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 Fulgent Genetics and its competitors.
Is Fulgent Genetics' ROIC % too high?
Fulgent Genetics' current ROIC % is -16.12%. Overall, Fulgent Genetics has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fulgent Genetics' ROIC % compare to MYGN and CSTL?
Fulgent Genetics' ROIC % of -16.12% can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good ROIC % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Fulgent Genetics and its competitors. Fulgent Genetics's current ROIC % is -16.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fulgent Genetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fulgent Genetics (FLGT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.99, compared to a current price of $19.85 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -16.12%. Fulgent Genetics' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Fulgent Genetics (FLGT), the current ROIC % is -16.12% 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 Fulgent Genetics (FLGT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fulgent Genetics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $19.85 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.99.
GuruFocus considers Fulgent Genetics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FLGT:
ROIC %: -16.12%
GF Value™: $23.99 vs. price of $19.85 (17.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FLGT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fulgent Genetics Inc is a technology company that focuses on genetic testing to provide physicians with clinically actionable diagnostic information. The company is engaged in the laboratory services business and the therapeutic development business. The laboratory services business, which generates key revenue, includes technical laboratory services and professional interpretation of laboratory results by licensed physicians. Its therapeutic development business is focused on developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers. The geographical segments are the United States, which generates the vast majority of the revenue, and Foreign.
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