ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Sequans Communications's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -15.70%.
As of today (2026-07-08), Sequans Communications's WACC % is 12.54%. Sequans Communications's ROIC % is -12.55% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Sequans Communications earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
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, Sequans Communications's WACC % is 12.54%. Sequans Communications's ROIC % is -12.55% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Sequans Communications 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.
* 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 Semiconductors subindustry, Sequans Communications'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.
Sequans Communications ROIC % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Sequans Communications's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sequans Communications'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.
Sequans Communications (FRA:6SQ0) has a ROIC % of -15.70% 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 Sequans Communications and its competitors.
Is Sequans Communications' ROIC % too high?
Sequans Communications' current ROIC % is -15.70%. Overall, Sequans Communications has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sequans Communications' ROIC % compare to NA and PXLW?
Sequans Communications' ROIC % of -15.70% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.77. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROIC % among Semiconductors companies is 3.77, based on 1,009 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. 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 Sequans Communications and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROIC % is 3.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sequans Communications's current ROIC % is -15.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sequans Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sequans Communications (FRA:6SQ0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.09, compared to a current price of €2.78 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -15.70%. Sequans Communications' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Sequans Communications (FRA:6SQ0), the current ROIC % is -15.70% 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 Sequans Communications (FRA:6SQ0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sequans Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.78 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.09.
GuruFocus considers Sequans Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6SQ0:
ROIC %: -15.70%
GF Value™: €4.09 vs. price of €2.78 (32% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6SQ0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sequans Communications SA is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless 4G and 5G cellular technologies for the Internet of Things (IoT). Sequans' engineers design and develop, secure, and energy-efficient semiconductor solutions that enable the next generation of AI-connected applications, including smart energy metering, industrial automation, smart mobility and logistics, secure payments, e-health, and smart home solutions. The Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of wireless connectivity solutions, including radio frequency (RF) transceivers, integrated circuits (ICs) for baseband processing, as well as modules, software, & protocol stacks. The Company has one operating segment, which is the design & marketing of semiconductor components for cellular wireless systems.
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