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ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Insig AI's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -93.66%.
As of today (2026-07-22), Insig AI's WACC % is -6.82%. Insig AI's ROIC % is -44.73% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Insig AI earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Insig AI (LSE:INSG) 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, Insig AI's WACC % is -6.82%. Insig AI's ROIC % is -44.73% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Insig AI 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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Insig AI ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insig AI'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 Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Insig AI'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.
Insig AI ROIC % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Insig AI's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insig AI's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 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.
Insig AI (LSE:INSG) has a ROIC % of -93.66% as of Sep. 2025. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Insig AI and its competitors.
Is Insig AI's ROIC % too high?
Insig AI's current ROIC % is -93.66%. Overall, Insig AI has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insig AI's ROIC % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
Insig AI's ROIC % of -93.66% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.13. 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 3.13, based on 2,831 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 Insig AI and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROIC % is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insig AI's current ROIC % is -93.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Insig AI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insig AI (LSE:INSG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.18, compared to a current price of £0.15 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -93.66%. Insig AI's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 6 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 Insig AI (LSE:INSG), the current ROIC % is -93.66% as of Sep. 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 Insig AI (LSE:INSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insig AI stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.15 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.18.
GuruFocus considers Insig AI to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:INSG:
ROIC %: -93.66%
GF Value™: £0.18 vs. price of £0.15 (16.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:INSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Insig AI Plc is a technology company that provides ESG and data science services by transforming unstructured documents into structured, AI-ready data to enable smarter, faster decision-making. The Company operates in two main segments: machine learning and data services. Its platform automates decisions and scales insights across investment, compliance, legal, and ESG teams. Key solutions include CoreInfrastructure for converting documents into searchable data, IntelligenceEngine for automating team logic, and DomainIntelligence with AI tools tailored for specific sectors. Insig AI also commits to reducing carbon emissions. The company is based in London, United Kingdom.
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