Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) ROIC %: -20.62% (As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:ACT Afrocentric Investment Corp Ltd JSE:ACT
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GF Value R2.09
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What is Afrocentric Investment ROIC %?

Afrocentric Investment JSE:ACT 52 ROIC % is -20.62% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:ACT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.09 (Possible Value Trap). 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 %. Afrocentric Investment's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -20.62%.

As of today (2026-06-26), Afrocentric Investment's WACC % is 10.95%. Afrocentric Investment's ROIC % is 4.07% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Afrocentric Investment earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Afrocentric Investment  (JSE:ACT) 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, Afrocentric Investment's WACC % is 10.95%. Afrocentric Investment's ROIC % is 4.07% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Afrocentric Investment 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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Afrocentric Investment ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Afrocentric Investment'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.

Afrocentric Investment ROIC % Chart

Afrocentric Investment Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Dec25
ROIC %
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Afrocentric Investment Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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JSE:ACT vs HCA, THC, DVA: ROIC % Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Afrocentric Investment'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.


Afrocentric Investment ROIC % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Afrocentric Investment's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Afrocentric Investment ROIC % Calculation

Afrocentric Investment'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: Jun. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=159.178 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (4100.713 + 3336.627)/ 2 )
=159.178/3718.67
=4.28 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Jun. 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))
=5162.527 - 714.018 - ( 347.796 - max(0, 959.779 - 1519.428+347.796))
=4100.713

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))
=4180.454 - 672.227 - ( 626.832 - max(0, 1357.163 - 1528.763+626.832))
=3336.627

Afrocentric Investment'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 )
=-763.84 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (4072.774 + 3336.627)/ 2 )
=-763.84/3704.7005
=-20.62 %

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))
=5449.361 - 893.408 - ( 483.179 - max(0, 1207.682 - 1831.461+483.179))
=4072.774

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))
=4180.454 - 672.227 - ( 626.832 - max(0, 1357.163 - 1528.763+626.832))
=3336.627

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 -20.62% mean?
Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) has a ROIC % of -20.62% 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 Afrocentric Investment and its competitors.
Is Afrocentric Investment's ROIC % too high?
Afrocentric Investment's current ROIC % is -20.62%. Overall, Afrocentric Investment has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afrocentric Investment's ROIC % compare to HCA and THC?
Afrocentric Investment's ROIC % of -20.62% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.06. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median ROIC % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 3.06, based on 671 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 Afrocentric Investment and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median ROIC % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Afrocentric Investment's current ROIC % is -20.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afrocentric Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.09, compared to a current price of R0.79 — trading 62.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -20.62%. Afrocentric Investment's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT), the current ROIC % is -20.62% 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 Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrocentric Investment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R0.79 is trading 62.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.09. GuruFocus considers Afrocentric Investment to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:ACT:

  • ROIC %: -20.62%
  • GF Value™: R2.09 vs. price of R0.79 (62.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Afrocentric Investment Business Description

Address 37 Conrad Road, Florida North, Roodepoort, ZAF, 1709
Afrocentric Investment Corp Ltd is an investment holding company providing specialised services and products to the public and private healthcare sectors. It focuses on making quality healthcare accessible and affordable to members and beneficiaries, with the principal objective of ensuring the delivery of efficient health management services and the distribution of quality products. Its business segments include Healthcare SA, comprising medical scheme administration and health risk management services; Healthcare Retail, comprising pharmaceutical sales and services; Healthcare Africa, comprising healthcare services outside South Africa in Namibia and Mauritius; and IT-related services predominantly within South Africa. It operates across South Africa, Botswana, Mauritius, and Namibia.
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