ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Columbus AS's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.76%.
As of today (2026-07-01), Columbus AS's WACC % is 2.97%. Columbus AS's ROIC % is 0.92% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Columbus AS earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) 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, Columbus AS's WACC % is 2.97%. Columbus AS's ROIC % is 0.92% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Columbus AS 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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Columbus AS ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus AS'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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Columbus AS'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.
Columbus AS ROIC % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Columbus AS's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus AS'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.
Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) has a ROIC % of 3.76% 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 Columbus AS and its competitors.
Is Columbus AS's ROIC % too high?
Columbus AS's current ROIC % is 3.76%. The Software industry median ROIC % is 3.04. Columbus AS's value of 3.76% is 23.7% above this industry median. Overall, Columbus AS has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus AS's ROIC % compare to IBM and ACN?
Columbus AS's ROIC % of 3.76% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.04. Columbus AS's value of 3.76% is 23.7% 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 a Software company?
The median ROIC % among Software companies is 3.04, 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. Columbus AS's current ROIC % of 3.76% is 23.7% 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 Columbus AS and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROIC % is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus AS's current ROIC % is 3.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbus AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr9.42, compared to a current price of kr9.94 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 3.76% and 23.7% above the Software industry median of 3.04. Columbus AS's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ), the current ROIC % is 3.76% 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 Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr9.94 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr9.42.
GuruFocus considers Columbus AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0NPJ:
ROIC %: 3.76%
GF Value™: kr9.42 vs. price of kr9.94 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% above the Software median
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0NPJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Columbus AS is a digital consultancy company. The group specialises in solving complex challenges for customers in the manufacturing, retail and distribution, food and beverage, and life science industries. It delivers business-critical solutions in areas such as CloudERP, Data & Analytics, Application Management, Digital Commerce, Cybersecurity, AI Innovation, and ESG. The company's geographical segments include Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the UK, the U.S., and Other.
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