ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Lucid Group's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -59.29%.
As of today (2026-06-24), Lucid Group's WACC % is 4.28%. Lucid Group's ROIC % is -61.48% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Lucid Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Lucid Group (NAS:LCID) 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, Lucid Group's WACC % is 4.28%. Lucid Group's ROIC % is -61.48% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Lucid 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.
Lucid Group ROIC % Related Terms
Lucid Group ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lucid 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.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Lucid 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.
Lucid Group ROIC % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lucid Group's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lucid Group'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.
Lucid Group (LCID) has a ROIC % of -59.29% 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 Lucid Group and its competitors.
Is Lucid Group's ROIC % too high?
Lucid Group's current ROIC % is -59.29%. Overall, Lucid Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lucid Group's ROIC % compare to PSNY and CYD?
Lucid Group's ROIC % of -59.29% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.07. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROIC % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.07, based on 1,316 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 Lucid Group and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROIC % is 5.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lucid Group's current ROIC % is -59.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lucid Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucid Group (LCID) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.42, compared to a current price of $5.16 — trading 88.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -59.29%. Lucid Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 Lucid Group (LCID), the current ROIC % is -59.29% 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 Lucid Group (LCID) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucid Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.16 is trading 88.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.42.
GuruFocus considers Lucid Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LCID:
ROIC %: -59.29%
GF Value™: $43.42 vs. price of $5.16 (88.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LCID stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lucid Group Inc is a technology and automotive company. It develops the next generation of electric vehicle (EV) technologies. It offers its own geographically distributed retail and service locations through direct-to-consumer online and retail sales. It also boasts a product roadmap of future vehicle programs and technologies. It focuses on in-house hardware and software innovation, vertical integration, and a clean-sheet approach to engineering and design, which led to the development of the Lucid Air. The Lucid Air is a luxury sedan that redefines both the luxury car segment and the EV space. Its geographic segments include North America, the Middle East, and Other International.
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