Loqus Holdings (MAL:LQS) ROIC %: 13.22% (As of Dec. 2025)


MAL:LQS Loqus Holdings PLC MAL:LQS
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What is Loqus Holdings ROIC %?

Loqus Holdings MAL:LQS 54 ROIC % is 13.22% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MAL:LQS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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 %. Loqus Holdings's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.22%.

As of today (2026-07-01), Loqus Holdings's WACC % is 10.22%. Loqus Holdings's ROIC % is 11.64% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Loqus Holdings generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.


Loqus Holdings  (MAL:LQS) 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, Loqus Holdings's WACC % is 10.22%. Loqus Holdings's ROIC % is 11.64% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Loqus Holdings generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.


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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Loqus Holdings ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Loqus Holdings'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.

Loqus Holdings ROIC % Chart

Loqus Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROIC %
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Loqus Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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MAL:LQS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: ROIC % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Loqus Holdings'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.


Loqus Holdings ROIC % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Loqus Holdings's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Loqus Holdings ROIC % Calculation

Loqus Holdings's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Jun. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=0.455 * ( 1 - 46.36% )/( (14.59 + 15.641)/ 2 )
=0.244062/15.1155
=1.61 %

where

Loqus Holdings's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=1.93 * ( 1 - 9.59% )/( (15.641 + 10.762)/ 2 )
=1.744913/13.2015
=13.22 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of 13.22% mean?
Loqus Holdings (MAL:LQS) has a ROIC % of 13.22% as of Dec. 2025. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Loqus Holdings and its competitors.
Is Loqus Holdings' ROIC % too high?
Loqus Holdings' current ROIC % is 13.22%. The Business Services industry median ROIC % is 5.93. Loqus Holdings' value of 13.22% is 122.9% above this industry median. Overall, Loqus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loqus Holdings' ROIC % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Loqus Holdings' ROIC % of 13.22% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.93. Loqus Holdings' value of 13.22% is 122.9% 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 Business Services company?
The median ROIC % among Business Services companies is 5.93, based on 1,075 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. Loqus Holdings's current ROIC % of 13.22% is 122.9% 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 Loqus Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROIC % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loqus Holdings's current ROIC % is 13.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Loqus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loqus Holdings (MAL:LQS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.25, compared to a current price of €0.50 — trading 100% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 13.22% and 122.9% above the Business Services industry median of 5.93. Loqus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Loqus Holdings (MAL:LQS), the current ROIC % is 13.22% as of Dec. 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 Loqus Holdings (MAL:LQS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loqus Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.50 is trading 100% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.25. GuruFocus considers Loqus Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:LQS:

  • ROIC %: 13.22%
  • GF Value™: €0.25 vs. price of €0.50 (100% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 122.9% above the Business Services median

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


Loqus Holdings Business Description

Address SUB008A, Industrial Estate, San Gwann, MLT, 3000
Loqus Holdings PLC provides fleet management, back-office processing, and ICT solutions, operating through four segments. The Fleet Management segment comprises vehicle and marine tracking systems, as well as on-the-move logistics solutions offered as tailor-made or off-the-shelf packages, which generate the majority of the Group's revenue. The Original Equipment Manufacturers segment includes fleet management contracts that the Group maintains with resellers operating under their own names and branding. The Back-Office Processing segment delivers a range of high-level, off-site support services to various entities. The Projects segment assists clients in selecting and implementing appropriate ICT solutions. its operates in Malta, Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, and Australasia.
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