Checkit (LSE:CKT) ROIC %: -3.74% (As of Jan. 2026)


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What is Checkit ROIC %?

Checkit LSE:CKT 31 ROIC % is -3.74% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CKT with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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 %. Checkit's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -3.74%.

As of today (2026-06-29), Checkit's WACC % is 4.67%. Checkit's ROIC % is -12.93% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Checkit earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Checkit  (LSE:CKT) 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, Checkit's WACC % is 4.67%. Checkit's ROIC % is -12.93% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Checkit 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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Checkit ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Checkit'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.

Checkit ROIC % Chart

Checkit Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -64.10 -66.41 -41.99 -24.29 -11.03

Checkit Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 -51.98 -47.63 -17.82 -24.76 -3.74

LSE:CKT vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: ROIC % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Checkit'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.


Checkit ROIC % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Checkit's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Checkit ROIC % Calculation

Checkit'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 )
=-1.5 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (13.4 + 13.8)/ 2 )
=-1.5/13.6
=-11.03 %

where

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

ROIC % (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jul. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=-0.4 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (7.6 + 13.8)/ 2 )
=-0.4/10.7
=-3.74 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 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 -3.74% mean?
Checkit (LSE:CKT) has a ROIC % of -3.74% as of Jan. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Checkit and its competitors.
Is Checkit's ROIC % too high?
Checkit's current ROIC % is -3.74%. Overall, Checkit has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Checkit's ROIC % compare to UBER and SHOP?
Checkit's ROIC % of -3.74% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.03. 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 Software company?
The median ROIC % among Software companies is 3.03, based on 2,827 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 Checkit and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROIC % is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Checkit's current ROIC % is -3.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Checkit stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Checkit (LSE:CKT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.24, compared to a current price of £0.22 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -3.74%. Checkit's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Checkit (LSE:CKT), the current ROIC % is -3.74% as of Jan. 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 Checkit (LSE:CKT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Checkit stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.22 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.24. GuruFocus considers Checkit to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CKT:

  • ROIC %: -3.74%
  • GF Value™: £0.24 vs. price of £0.22 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Checkit Business Description

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Address JJ Thomson Avenue, Broers Building, Cambridge, GBR, CB3 0FA
Checkit PLC is a real-time operation management software company engaged in providing intelligent operations management platforms for desk less workforces, enabling operational agility and intelligent decision-making in large multinational and complex national organizations. The company's subscription business model offers optional plugins for smart sensor networks and workflow task management. Its solutions apply digital tools and monitoring to transform workforce management and incorporate physical assets into a digital ecosystem using Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and monitoring devices. The company has two operating segments; the United Kingdom, and The Americas. It derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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