Generative AI Solutions (FRA:N8T) ROIC %: -85.50% (As of Oct. 2024)

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FRA:N8T Generative AI Solutions Corp FRA:N8T
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What is Generative AI Solutions ROIC %?

Generative AI Solutions FRA:N8T 34 ROIC % is -85.50% as of Oct. 2024. GuruFocus rates FRA:N8T with a GF Score™ of 34/100.

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Generative AI Solutions's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2024 was -85.50%.

As of today (2026-07-24), Generative AI Solutions's WACC % is 0.00%. Generative AI Solutions's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Generative AI Solutions earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Generative AI Solutions  (FRA:N8T) 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, Generative AI Solutions's WACC % is 0.00%. Generative AI Solutions's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Generative AI Solutions 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.


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Generative AI Solutions ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Generative AI Solutions'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.

Generative AI Solutions ROIC % Chart

Generative AI Solutions Annual Data
Trend Feb22 Jan23 Jan24
ROIC %
0.00 -1.89 -184.54

Generative AI Solutions Quarterly Data
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FRA:N8T vs QH, TRSO, OBLG: ROIC % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Generative AI Solutions'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.


Generative AI Solutions ROIC % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Generative AI Solutions's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Generative AI Solutions's ROIC % falls into.


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Generative AI Solutions ROIC % Calculation

Generative AI Solutions's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2024 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Jan. 2024 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Jan. 2023 ) + Invested Capital (A: Jan. 2024 ))/ count )
=-2.16 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (0.222 + 2.119)/ 2 )
=-2.16/1.1705
=-184.54 %

where

Generative AI Solutions's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2024 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Oct. 2024 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jul. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Oct. 2024 ))/ count )
=-1.536 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (1.878 + 1.715)/ 2 )
=-1.536/1.7965
=-85.50 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Oct. 2024) 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 -85.50% mean?
Generative AI Solutions (FRA:N8T) has a ROIC % of -85.50% as of Oct. 2024. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Generative AI Solutions and its competitors.
Is Generative AI Solutions' ROIC % too high?
Generative AI Solutions' current ROIC % is -85.50%. Overall, Generative AI Solutions has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Generative AI Solutions' ROIC % compare to QH and TRSO?
Generative AI Solutions' ROIC % of -85.50% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.15. 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 Software company?
The median ROIC % among Software companies is 3.15, based on 2,833 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 Generative AI Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROIC % is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Generative AI Solutions's current ROIC % is -85.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Generative AI Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Generative AI Solutions (FRA:N8T) has a current ROIC % of -85.50%. The current ROIC % is -85.50%. Generative AI Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 34/100. 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 Generative AI Solutions (FRA:N8T), the current ROIC % is -85.50% as of Oct. 2024. 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.

Generative AI Solutions Business Description

Address 550 Burrard Street, Suite 2300, Bentall 5, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 2B5
Generative AI Solutions Corp is an artificial intelligence company, focused on developing transformative AI-powered tools for businesses and consumers across multiple industries. The group develops state-of-the-art AI-based solutions that have broad applicability and can be seamlessly integrated into diverse workflows. The company leverages its expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and data analytics, GenAI seeks to build versatile, high-performance tools that redefine efficiency, productivity, and user experience.
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