ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.74%.
As of today (2026-07-03), KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's WACC % is 6.88%. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's ROIC % is 2.41% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (FRA:KWG) 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, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's WACC % is 6.88%. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's ROIC % is 2.41% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG 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.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG ROIC % Related Terms
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG 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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG'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.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG ROIC % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (FRA:KWG) has a ROIC % of 2.74% 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 KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG and its competitors.
Is KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's ROIC % too high?
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's current ROIC % is 2.74%. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROIC % is 6.21. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's value of 2.74% is 55.9% below this industry median. Overall, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's ROIC % compare to GWW and FAST?
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's ROIC % of 2.74% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median ROIC % is 6.21. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's value of 2.74% is 55.9% 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROIC % among Industrial Distribution companies is 6.21, based on 155 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. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's current ROIC % of 2.74% is 55.9% 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 KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROIC % is 6.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's current ROIC % is 2.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (FRA:KWG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.32, compared to a current price of €1.82 — trading 37.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 2.74% and 55.9% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 6.21. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (FRA:KWG), the current ROIC % is 2.74% 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 KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (FRA:KWG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.82 is trading 37.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.32.
GuruFocus considers KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KWG:
ROIC %: 2.74%
GF Value™: €1.32 vs. price of €1.82 (37.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.9% below the Industrial Distribution median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KWG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Business Description
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG provides cement plant technology, equipment, and services operating globally. It offers various products and services, principally related to the grinding and processing areas of cement plants, such as pyroprocessing technology, flash calciners, roller presses, separators, burner management systems, etc. In addition, it also provides process engineering and project management services. The group operates in two business segments, Capex and Plant Services. Maximum revenue is generated from the Capex segment, which reports all revenues resulting from the supervision of the erection and commissioning of cement plants, supplying equipment for cement plants, and the provision of related services. Geographically, operates in India and rest of Asia.
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