ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. JBT Marel's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.63%.
As of today (2026-06-25), JBT Marel's WACC % is 8.58%. JBT Marel's ROIC % is 3.11% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
JBT Marel earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
JBT Marel (NYSE:JBTM) 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, JBT Marel's WACC % is 8.58%. JBT Marel's ROIC % is 3.11% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
JBT Marel 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.
JBT Marel ROIC % Related Terms
JBT Marel ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JBT Marel'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, JBT Marel'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.
JBT Marel ROIC % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, JBT Marel's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JBT Marel's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 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.
JBT Marel (JBTM) has a ROIC % of 2.63% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on JBT Marel and its competitors.
Is JBT Marel's ROIC % too high?
JBT Marel's current ROIC % is 2.63%. The Industrial Products industry median ROIC % is 5.23. JBT Marel's value of 2.63% is 49.7% below this industry median. Overall, JBT Marel has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBT Marel's ROIC % compare to MIDD and XE?
JBT Marel's ROIC % of 2.63% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.23. JBT Marel's value of 2.63% is 49.7% 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 Products company?
The median ROIC % among Industrial Products companies is 5.23, based on 3,040 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. JBT Marel's current ROIC % of 2.63% is 49.7% 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 JBT Marel and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROIC % is 5.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBT Marel's current ROIC % is 2.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBT Marel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel (JBTM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $155.36, compared to a current price of $137.60 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 2.63% and 49.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.23. JBT Marel's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 JBT Marel (JBTM), the current ROIC % is 2.63% as of Mar. 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 JBT Marel (JBTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $137.60 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $155.36.
GuruFocus considers JBT Marel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JBTM:
ROIC %: 2.63%
GF Value™: $155.36 vs. price of $137.60 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.7% below the Industrial Products median
No single metric tells the full story. See the JBTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JBT Marel Corp operates through two reportable segments: Protein Solutions and Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions. The Protein Solutions segment includes businesses that provide solutions for the initial stage processing and harvesting of animal proteins, mainly focusing on poultry, pork, fish, and beef. The Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment includes businesses that offer solutions predominantly for downstream value-added preparation, preservation, and packaging of foods and beverages into ready-to-eat or drink products. This segment will also include capabilities for pet food, dairy, bakery, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and warehouse automation end markets. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment.
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