Karo Leather (FRA:68Y) ROIC %: 0.39% (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:68Y Karo Leather FRA:68Y
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What is Karo Leather ROIC %?

Karo Leather FRA:68Y -0.34% 87 ROIC % is 0.39% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:68Y with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.91. The stock has 7 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 %. Karo Leather's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.39%.

As of today (2026-07-24), Karo Leather's WACC % is 8.58%. Karo Leather's ROIC % is 0.10% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Karo Leather earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Karo Leather  (FRA:68Y) 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, Karo Leather's WACC % is 8.58%. Karo Leather's ROIC % is 0.10% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Karo Leather 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.


Karo Leather ROIC % Related Terms


Karo Leather ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karo Leather'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.

Karo Leather ROIC % Chart

Karo Leather Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 3.65 2.40 4.46 6.07 5.60

Karo Leather Quarterly Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Sep25 Dec25
ROIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 1.14 0.00 0.39

FRA:68Y vs AIN: ROIC % Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Karo Leather'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.


Karo Leather ROIC % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karo Leather's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Karo Leather's ROIC % falls into.


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Karo Leather ROIC % Calculation

Karo Leather's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=2.568 * ( 1 - 21.42% )/( (34.668 + 37.362)/ 2 )
=2.0179344/36.015
=5.60 %

where

Karo Leather's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=0.504 * ( 1 - 71.27% )/( (37.023 + 37.362)/ 2 )
=0.1447992/37.1925
=0.39 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 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 0.39% mean?
Karo Leather (FRA:68Y) has a ROIC % of 0.39% as of Dec. 2025. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Karo Leather and its competitors.
Is Karo Leather's ROIC % too high?
Karo Leather's current ROIC % is 0.39%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROIC % is 2.91. Karo Leather's value of 0.39% is 86.6% below this industry median. Overall, Karo Leather has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karo Leather's ROIC % compare to AIN?
Karo Leather's ROIC % of 0.39% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median ROIC % is 2.91. Karo Leather's value of 0.39% is 86.6% below 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROIC % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.91, based on 1,045 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. Karo Leather's current ROIC % of 0.39% is 86.6% below 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 Karo Leather and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROIC % is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karo Leather's current ROIC % is 0.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karo Leather stock overvalued right now?
Karo Leather (FRA:68Y) has a current ROIC % of 0.39%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.91, compared to a current price of €5.78 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 0.39% and 86.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.91. Karo Leather's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Karo Leather (FRA:68Y), the current ROIC % is 0.39% as of Dec. 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 Karo Leather (FRA:68Y) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karo Leather stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.78 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.91.

Key valuation signals for FRA:68Y:

  • ROIC %: 0.39%
  • GF Value™: €4.91 vs. price of €5.78 (17.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:68Y stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Karo Leather Business Description

Other Exchanges KARIN:Czech Republic
Address Rohanske nabrezi 642/35, Prague, CZE, 186 00
Karo Leather is engaged in machine processing and trading of leather for the furniture industry and selling of cowhides. Its products include sells buffalo, cowhide products; and upholstery leather. It markets products in European Union countries, especially Poland.
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