FSTTF (First Tellurium) ROIC %: -62.86% (As of Apr. 2026)

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What is First Tellurium ROIC %?

First Tellurium FSTTF +7.47% 24 ROIC % is -62.86% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FSTTF with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 2 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 %. First Tellurium's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -62.86%.

As of today (2026-07-31), First Tellurium's WACC % is 10.99%. First Tellurium's ROIC % is -191.46% (calculated using TTM income statement data). First Tellurium earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


First Tellurium  (OTCPK:FSTTF) 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, First Tellurium's WACC % is 10.99%. First Tellurium's ROIC % is -191.46% (calculated using TTM income statement data). First Tellurium 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.


First Tellurium ROIC % Related Terms


First Tellurium ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Tellurium'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.

First Tellurium ROIC % Chart

First Tellurium Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -109.54 -395.33 -217.14 -218.23 -166.37

First Tellurium Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
ROIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -187.29 -92.99 -498.95 -147.53 -62.86

FSTTF vs HL: ROIC % Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, First Tellurium'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.


First Tellurium ROIC % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, First Tellurium's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Tellurium's ROIC % falls into.


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First Tellurium ROIC % Calculation

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

ROIC % (A: Jul. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Jul. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Jul. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1.4 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (0.648 + 1.035)/ 2 )
=-1.4/0.8415
=-166.37 %

where

First Tellurium's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-0.88 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (1.405 + 1.395)/ 2 )
=-0.88/1.4
=-62.86 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of -62.86% mean?
First Tellurium (FSTTF) has a ROIC % of -62.86% as of Apr. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on First Tellurium and its competitors.
Is First Tellurium's ROIC % too high?
First Tellurium's current ROIC % is -62.86%. Overall, First Tellurium has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Tellurium's ROIC % compare to HL?
First Tellurium's ROIC % of -62.86% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROIC % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 First Tellurium and its competitors. First Tellurium's current ROIC % is -62.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Tellurium stock overvalued right now?
First Tellurium (FSTTF) has a current ROIC % of -62.86%. The current ROIC % is -62.86%. First Tellurium's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 2 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 First Tellurium (FSTTF), the current ROIC % is -62.86% as of Apr. 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.

First Tellurium Business Description

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Address 1440 Garden Place, Suite 381, Delta, BC, CAN, V4M 3Z2
First Tellurium Corp is exploring and developing tellurium projects in North America while also developing tellurium-based thermoelectric technologies. The Company explores mineral properties in Canada and the United States and conducts research and development of thermoelectric generator technology. It operates in two segments: the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties and the research and development of thermoelectric generator technologies. Its mineral assets include the Deer Horn property in British Columbia and the Colorado Klondike property in Colorado. Current activities focus on exploration, property maintenance, and advancement of TEG research and prototyping, with operations present across Canada and the United States.
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