ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. China International Capital's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.95%.
As of today (2026-06-29), China International Capital's WACC % is 6.51%. China International Capital's ROIC % is 2.97% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
China International Capital earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
China International Capital (FRA:CIM) 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, China International Capital's WACC % is 6.51%. China International Capital's ROIC % is 2.97% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
China International Capital 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.
China International Capital ROIC % Related Terms
China International Capital ROIC % Historical Data
* 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 Capital Markets subindustry, China International Capital'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.
China International Capital ROIC % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, China International Capital's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China International Capital's ROIC % falls into.
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.
China International Capital (FRA:CIM) has a ROIC % of 5.95% 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 China International Capital and its competitors.
Is China International Capital's ROIC % too high?
China International Capital's current ROIC % is 5.95%. The Capital Markets industry median ROIC % is 1.27. China International Capital's value of 5.95% is 368.5% above this industry median. Overall, China International Capital has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China International Capital's ROIC % compare to MS and GS?
China International Capital's ROIC % of 5.95% can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. The industry median ROIC % is 1.27. China International Capital's value of 5.95% is 368.5% 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median ROIC % among Capital Markets companies is 1.27, based on 698 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. China International Capital's current ROIC % of 5.95% is 368.5% 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 China International Capital and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median ROIC % is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China International Capital's current ROIC % is 5.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China International Capital stock overvalued right now?
China International Capital (FRA:CIM) has a current ROIC % of 5.95%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.90, compared to a current price of €2.20 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 5.95% and 368.5% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.27. China International Capital's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 China International Capital (FRA:CIM), the current ROIC % is 5.95% 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 China International Capital (FRA:CIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.20 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.90.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CIM:
ROIC %: 5.95%
GF Value™: €1.90 vs. price of €2.20 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 368.5% above the Capital Markets median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China International Capital Corp Ltd is a capital market operations company based in China. Its business is carried out through investment banking, the equities segment, asset management, the FICC segment, wealth management, and private equity segments. The Others segment comprises other business departments, as well as middle and back offices. The company derives its earnings predominantly from China, with the remainder coming from overseas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the wealth management segment.
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