Novatech Intelligence (HKSE:08131) ROIC %: -189.67% (As of May. 2026)

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HKSE:08131 Novatech Intelligence Ltd HKSE:08131
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What is Novatech Intelligence ROIC %?

Novatech Intelligence HKSE:08131 +0.40% 28 ROIC % is -189.67% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08131 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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 %. Novatech Intelligence's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -189.67%.

As of today (2026-08-26), Novatech Intelligence's WACC % is 3.67%. Novatech Intelligence's ROIC % is -21.61% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Novatech Intelligence earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Novatech Intelligence  (HKSE:08131) 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, Novatech Intelligence's WACC % is 3.67%. Novatech Intelligence's ROIC % is -21.61% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Novatech Intelligence 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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Novatech Intelligence ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novatech Intelligence'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.

Novatech Intelligence ROIC % Chart

Novatech Intelligence Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 96.97 22.54 -33.54 -24.21 -8.41

Novatech Intelligence Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 -30.84 -25.98 -27.40 28.14 -189.67

HKSE:08131 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: ROIC % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Novatech Intelligence'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.


Novatech Intelligence ROIC % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Novatech Intelligence's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Novatech Intelligence's ROIC % falls into.


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Novatech Intelligence ROIC % Calculation

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

ROIC % (A: Nov. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Nov. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1.055 * ( 1 - 2.38% )/( (20.509 + 3.992)/ 2 )
=-1.029891/12.2505
=-8.41 %

where

Novatech Intelligence's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: May. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Nov. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=-7.804 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (3.992 + 4.237)/ 2 )
=-7.804/4.1145
=-189.67 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (May. 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 -189.67% mean?
Novatech Intelligence (HKSE:08131) has a ROIC % of -189.67% as of May. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Novatech Intelligence and its competitors.
Is Novatech Intelligence's ROIC % too high?
Novatech Intelligence's current ROIC % is -189.67%. Overall, Novatech Intelligence has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novatech Intelligence's ROIC % compare to QH and SHOP?
Novatech Intelligence's ROIC % of -189.67% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.61. 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 3.61, based on 2,836 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 Novatech Intelligence and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROIC % is 3.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novatech Intelligence's current ROIC % is -189.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novatech Intelligence stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novatech Intelligence (HKSE:08131) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.25 — trading 127.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -189.67%. Novatech Intelligence's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 6 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 Novatech Intelligence (HKSE:08131), the current ROIC % is -189.67% as of May. 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 Novatech Intelligence (HKSE:08131) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novatech Intelligence stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.25 is trading 127.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.11. GuruFocus considers Novatech Intelligence to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08131:

  • ROIC %: -189.67%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.11 vs. price of HK$0.25 (127.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08131 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Novatech Intelligence Business Description

Address No. 28 Connaught Road West, Unit 12, 21st Floor, Wayson Commercial Building, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
abc Multiactive Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company principally engaged in the sales of computer software licenses; computer software license leasing and provision of related services; maintenance services; sales of computer hardware and related products; provision of fintech resources services and overseas mortgage loan consultancy services. The company's operating segments are Financial Solutions and Supporting Services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Supporting Services segment. The company mainly conducts its businesses in Hong Kong.
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