ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. CAFCA's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.27%.
As of today (2026-06-28), CAFCA's WACC % is 10.38%. CAFCA's ROIC % is 11.49% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
CAFCA generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
CAFCA (JSE:CAC) 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, CAFCA's WACC % is 10.38%. CAFCA's ROIC % is 11.49% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
CAFCA generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
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.
CAFCA ROIC % Related Terms
CAFCA ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CAFCA'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, CAFCA'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.
CAFCA ROIC % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CAFCA's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CAFCA's ROIC % falls into.
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.
CAFCA (JSE:CAC) has a ROIC % of 15.27% 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 CAFCA and its competitors.
Is CAFCA's ROIC % too high?
CAFCA's current ROIC % is 15.27%. The Industrial Products industry median ROIC % is 5.22. CAFCA's value of 15.27% is 192.8% above this industry median. Overall, CAFCA has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAFCA's ROIC % compare to VRT and BE?
CAFCA's ROIC % of 15.27% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.22. CAFCA's value of 15.27% is 192.8% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROIC % among Industrial Products companies is 5.22, based on 3,034 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. CAFCA's current ROIC % of 15.27% is 192.8% 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 CAFCA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROIC % is 5.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAFCA's current ROIC % is 15.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CAFCA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAFCA (JSE:CAC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R13.27, compared to a current price of R5.95 — trading 55.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 15.27% and 192.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.22. CAFCA's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 CAFCA (JSE:CAC), the current ROIC % is 15.27% 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 CAFCA (JSE:CAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAFCA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R5.95 is trading 55.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R13.27.
GuruFocus considers CAFCA to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAC:
ROIC %: 15.27%
GF Value™: R13.27 vs. price of R5.95 (55.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 192.8% above the Industrial Products median
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CAFCA Ltd is a manufacturer of electrical cables and specializes in the production of power cables, control and instrumentation cables, domestic wiring cables, solar PV cables, overhead conductors, and specialized industrial cables. Its product categories include aluminium cables, flexible cables, power cables, solar cables, telecommunications cables, and wiring cables. The Company serves a broad customer base across utilities, mining, industrial manufacturers, construction companies, telecommunications providers, retailers hardware stores, and export clients. It operates mainly in Zimbabwe and exports across the SADC and East Africa regions.
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