IMYSF (Imerys) ROIC %: 2.81% (As of Dec. 2025)


IMYSF Imerys IMYSF
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GF Value $29.73
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What is Imerys ROIC %?

Imerys IMYSF -7.92% 63 ROIC % is 2.81% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates IMYSF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 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 %. Imerys's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.81%.

As of today (2026-06-29), Imerys's WACC % is 5.64%. Imerys's ROIC % is 3.63% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Imerys earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Imerys  (OTCPK:IMYSF) 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, Imerys's WACC % is 5.64%. Imerys's ROIC % is 3.63% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Imerys 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.


Imerys ROIC % Related Terms


Imerys ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Imerys'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.

Imerys ROIC % Chart

Imerys Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.97 4.03 0.53 4.45 3.89

Imerys Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 3.78 4.34 3.37 3.32 2.81

IMYSF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROIC % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Imerys'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.


Imerys ROIC % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Imerys's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Imerys ROIC % Calculation

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

ROIC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=223.536 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (5801.361 + 5694.614)/ 2 )
=223.536/5747.9875
=3.89 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=6997.906 - 525.969 - ( 670.576 - max(0, 1030.262 - 2058.325+670.576))
=5801.361

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=7210.773 - 524.707 - ( 991.452 - max(0, 1000.117 - 2459.602+991.452))
=5694.614

Imerys's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=166.978 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (6210.496 + 5694.614)/ 2 )
=166.978/5952.555
=2.81 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=7332.872 - 571.28 - ( 551.096 - max(0, 1017.416 - 2094.925+551.096))
=6210.496

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=7210.773 - 524.707 - ( 991.452 - max(0, 1000.117 - 2459.602+991.452))
=5694.614

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of 2.81% mean?
Imerys (IMYSF) has a ROIC % of 2.81% 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 Imerys and its competitors.
Is Imerys' ROIC % too high?
Imerys' current ROIC % is 2.81%. The Chemicals industry median ROIC % is 4.46. Imerys' value of 2.81% is 37% below this industry median. Overall, Imerys has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imerys' ROIC % compare to LIN and SHW?
Imerys' ROIC % of 2.81% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.46. Imerys' value of 2.81% is 37% 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 a Chemicals company?
The median ROIC % among Chemicals companies is 4.46, based on 1,581 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. Imerys's current ROIC % of 2.81% is 37% 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 Imerys and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROIC % is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imerys's current ROIC % is 2.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imerys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imerys (IMYSF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.73, compared to a current price of $24.91 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 2.81% and 37% below the Chemicals industry median of 4.46. Imerys' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Imerys (IMYSF), the current ROIC % is 2.81% 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 Imerys (IMYSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imerys stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.91 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.73. GuruFocus considers Imerys to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for IMYSF:

  • ROIC %: 2.81%
  • GF Value™: $29.73 vs. price of $24.91 (16.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37% below the Chemicals median

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


Imerys Business Description

Address 43 quai de Grenelle, Paris, FRA, 75015
Imerys manufactures and sells mineral-based specialty applications for multiple industries, including construction, renovation, iron and steel, and automotive. The company is organized into three activities: Performance Minerals comprises three geographic business areas - Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. It mainly serves the plastics, rubber, paints & coatings, filtration, renewable energy, and paper & board markets. The company operates in three segments: Performance Minerals, Refractory, Abrasives & Construction, and Solutions for Energy Transition. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Performance Minerals segment.
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