Burstone Group (JSE:BTN) ROIC %: 5.92% (As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:BTN Burstone Group Ltd JSE:BTN
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Price R9.53
GF Value R8.63
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Burstone Group ROIC %?

Burstone Group JSE:BTN +0.21% 74 ROIC % is 5.92% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:BTN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 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 %. Burstone Group's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.92%.

As of today (2026-07-06), Burstone Group's WACC % is 9.43%. Burstone Group's ROIC % is 5.04% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Burstone Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Burstone Group  (JSE:BTN) 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, Burstone Group's WACC % is 9.43%. Burstone Group's ROIC % is 5.04% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Burstone Group 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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Burstone Group ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burstone Group'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.

Burstone Group ROIC % Chart

Burstone Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROIC %
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Burstone Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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JSE:BTN vs VICI, WPC: ROIC % Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Burstone Group'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.


Burstone Group ROIC % vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Burstone Group's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Burstone Group ROIC % Calculation

Burstone Group's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=944.964 * ( 1 - 0.49% )/( (18801.129 + 18695.883)/ 2 )
=940.3336764/18748.506
=5.02 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Mar. 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))
=18572.623 - 140.677 - ( 207.894 - max(0, 2474.037 - 2104.854+207.894))
=18801.129

Invested Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=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))
=17662.251 - 103.85 - ( 322.959 - max(0, 2328.2 - 1190.718+322.959))
=18695.883

Burstone Group's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=1108.014 * ( 1 - 0.6% )/( (18494.2 + 18695.883)/ 2 )
=1101.365916/18595.0415
=5.92 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 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))
=17599.457 - 108.155 - ( 307.54 - max(0, 1752.116 - 749.218+307.54))
=18494.2

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=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))
=17662.251 - 103.85 - ( 322.959 - max(0, 2328.2 - 1190.718+322.959))
=18695.883

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of 5.92% mean?
Burstone Group (JSE:BTN) has a ROIC % of 5.92% 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 Burstone Group and its competitors.
Is Burstone Group's ROIC % too high?
Burstone Group's current ROIC % is 5.92%. The REITs industry median ROIC % is 3.74. Burstone Group's value of 5.92% is 58.3% above this industry median. Overall, Burstone Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burstone Group's ROIC % compare to VICI and WPC?
Burstone Group's ROIC % of 5.92% can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.74. Burstone Group's value of 5.92% is 58.3% above 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 REITs company?
The median ROIC % among REITs companies is 3.74, based on 745 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. Burstone Group's current ROIC % of 5.92% is 58.3% above 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 Burstone Group and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median ROIC % is 3.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burstone Group's current ROIC % is 5.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burstone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burstone Group (JSE:BTN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.63, compared to a current price of R9.53 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 5.92% and 58.3% above the REITs industry median of 3.74. Burstone Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 11 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 Burstone Group (JSE:BTN), the current ROIC % is 5.92% 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 Burstone Group (JSE:BTN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burstone Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R9.53 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R8.63. GuruFocus considers Burstone Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BTN:

  • ROIC %: 5.92%
  • GF Value™: R8.63 vs. price of R9.53 (10.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.3% above the REITs median

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


Burstone Group Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 4 Sandown Valley Crescent, 4th Floor, Sandown, Sandton, GT, ZAF, 2196
Burstone Group Ltd is a real estate investment trust operating in South Africa and formed with the purpose of investing in direct real estate. The objective of the fund is to expand its asset base by investing in well-priced income-producing investment properties. The fund invests in the office, industrial, and retail property sectors and is managed and operated by Investec Property, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Investec. The fund is well diversified in terms of sectoral spread but mostly concentrates investments in the province of Gauteng from a geographical spread standpoint. The vast majority of the fund's revenue is derived from contracted rental fees.
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