Clientele (JSE:CLI) ROIC %: 4.84% (As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:CLI Clientele Ltd JSE:CLI
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Price R19.71
GF Value R18.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Clientele ROIC %?

Clientele JSE:CLI 58 ROIC % is 4.84% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:CLI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of R18.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 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 %. Clientele's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.84%.

As of today (2026-06-30), Clientele's WACC % is 8.46%. Clientele's ROIC % is 4.42% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Clientele earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Clientele  (JSE:CLI) 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, Clientele's WACC % is 8.46%. Clientele's ROIC % is 4.42% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Clientele 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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Clientele ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clientele'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.

Clientele ROIC % Chart

Clientele Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROIC %
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Clientele 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 2.63 3.01 10.06 4.01 4.84

JSE:CLI vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: ROIC % Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Clientele'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.


Clientele ROIC % vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Clientele's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Clientele ROIC % Calculation

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

ROIC % (A: Jun. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=EBIT * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=1339.407 * ( 1 - 18.51% )/( (11043.9652 + 19273.97145)/ 2 )
=1091.4827643/15158.968325
=7.20 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Jun. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents - 5% * Revenue )
=11290.938 - 78.016 - ( 317.05 - 5% * 2961.864 )
=11043.9652

Invested Capital(A: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents - 5% * Revenue )
=20074.663 - 154.373 - ( 875.515 - 5% * 4583.929 )
=19273.97145

Clientele'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
=EBIT * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=1440.294 * ( 1 - 30.74% )/( (19146.47675 + 22115.60415)/ 2 )
=997.5476244/20631.04045
=4.84 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents - 5% * Revenue )
=20074.663 - 154.373 - ( 875.515 - 5% * 2034.035 )
=19146.47675

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents - 5% * Revenue )
=22440.412 - 24.864 - ( 458.525 - 5% * 3171.623 )
=22115.60415

Note: The EBIT 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 4.84% mean?
Clientele (JSE:CLI) has a ROIC % of 4.84% 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 Clientele and its competitors.
Is Clientele's ROIC % too high?
Clientele's current ROIC % is 4.84%. The Insurance industry median ROIC % is 3.36. Clientele's value of 4.84% is 44% above this industry median. Overall, Clientele has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clientele's ROIC % compare to BRK.A and AIG?
Clientele's ROIC % of 4.84% can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.36. Clientele's value of 4.84% is 44% 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 Insurance company?
The median ROIC % among Insurance companies is 3.36, based on 372 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. Clientele's current ROIC % of 4.84% is 44% 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 Clientele and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median ROIC % is 3.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clientele's current ROIC % is 4.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clientele stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clientele (JSE:CLI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R18.41, compared to a current price of R19.71 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 4.84% and 44% above the Insurance industry median of 3.36. Clientele's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Clientele (JSE:CLI), the current ROIC % is 4.84% 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 Clientele (JSE:CLI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clientele stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R19.71 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R18.41. GuruFocus considers Clientele to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CLI:

  • ROIC %: 4.84%
  • GF Value™: R18.41 vs. price of R19.71 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44% above the Insurance median

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


Clientele Business Description

Address Corner Rivonia and Alon Roads Morningside, Clientele Office Park, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Clientele Ltd is a diversified financial services group. It markets, distributes, and underwrites insurance and investment products. The company's operating segment includes Clientele Life Insurance, 1Life Insurance, Non-Life Insurance, Emerald Life Insurance, and CBC Rewards, Mobile & Direct Rewards. Its insurance products and services include Legal, Mobile, Wealth, Credit Life, Investments, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the 1Life insurance segment, which involves the sale and administration of long-term insurance risk policies. The group currently operates in the South African market only.
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