LOVE (The Lovesac Co) ROIC %: -13.41% (As of Apr. 2026)


LOVE The Lovesac Co LOVE
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Price $16.03
GF Value $23.79
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is The Lovesac Co ROIC %?

The Lovesac Co LOVE +9.95% 78 ROIC % is -13.41% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LOVE with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.79 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 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 %. The Lovesac Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -13.41%.

As of today (2026-06-24), The Lovesac Co's WACC % is 8.53%. The Lovesac Co's ROIC % is 0.68% (calculated using TTM income statement data). The Lovesac Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


The Lovesac Co  (NAS:LOVE) 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, The Lovesac Co's WACC % is 8.53%. The Lovesac Co's ROIC % is 0.68% (calculated using TTM income statement data). The Lovesac Co 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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The Lovesac Co ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Lovesac Co'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.

The Lovesac Co ROIC % Chart

The Lovesac Co Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
ROIC %
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The Lovesac Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -12.57 -7.19 -11.60 36.15 -13.41

LOVE vs FLXS, LCUT, COOK: ROIC % Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, The Lovesac Co'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.


The Lovesac Co ROIC % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Lovesac Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Lovesac Co ROIC % Calculation

The Lovesac Co's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Jan. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Jan. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (A: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=5.363 * ( 1 - 39.01% )/( (327.318 + 333.701)/ 2 )
=3.2708937/330.5095
=0.99 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Jan. 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))
=534.682 - 111.456 - ( 101.853 - max(0, 147.111 - 236.636+101.853))
=333.701

The Lovesac Co's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-69.496 * ( 1 - 33.61% )/( (333.701 + 354.197)/ 2 )
=-46.1383944/343.949
=-13.41 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jan. 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))
=534.682 - 111.456 - ( 101.853 - max(0, 147.111 - 236.636+101.853))
=333.701

Invested Capital(Q: Apr. 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))
=500.973 - 89.778 - ( 56.998 - max(0, 128.373 - 198.991+56.998))
=354.197

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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 -13.41% mean?
The Lovesac Co (LOVE) has a ROIC % of -13.41% as of Apr. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on The Lovesac Co and its competitors.
Is The Lovesac Co's ROIC % too high?
The Lovesac Co's current ROIC % is -13.41%. Overall, The Lovesac Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Lovesac Co's ROIC % compare to FLXS and LCUT?
The Lovesac Co's ROIC % of -13.41% can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.53. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median ROIC % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.53, based on 431 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 The Lovesac Co and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median ROIC % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Lovesac Co's current ROIC % is -13.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Lovesac Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Lovesac Co (LOVE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.79, compared to a current price of $16.03 — trading 32.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -13.41%. The Lovesac Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 The Lovesac Co (LOVE), the current ROIC % is -13.41% as of Apr. 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 The Lovesac Co (LOVE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Lovesac Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.03 is trading 32.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.79. GuruFocus considers The Lovesac Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LOVE:

  • ROIC %: -13.41%
  • GF Value™: $23.79 vs. price of $16.03 (32.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

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


The Lovesac Co Business Description

Address 421 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT, USA, 06901
The Lovesac Co designs, manufactures and sells alternative furniture which is comprised of modular couches called sactionals and premium foam beanbag chairs called sacs. It also offers other accessories such as sactional-specific drink holders, Footsac blankets, decorative pillows, fitted seat tables, and ottomans. Its products are sold across the United States through its website or company-owned retail stores which are used in homes and offices. The majority of the firm's revenue is derived from the sale of Sactionals.
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