ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Arista Networks's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 46.06%.
As of today (2026-07-03), Arista Networks's WACC % is 14.43%. Arista Networks's ROIC % is 47.81% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Arista Networks 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.
Arista Networks (MEX:ANET) 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, Arista Networks's WACC % is 14.43%. Arista Networks's ROIC % is 47.81% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Arista Networks 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.
Arista Networks ROIC % Related Terms
Arista Networks ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arista Networks'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 Computer Hardware subindustry, Arista Networks'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.
Arista Networks ROIC % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arista Networks's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arista Networks'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.
Arista Networks (MEX:ANET) has a ROIC % of 46.06% 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 Arista Networks and its competitors.
Is Arista Networks' ROIC % too high?
Arista Networks' current ROIC % is 46.06%. The Hardware industry median ROIC % is 4.11. Arista Networks' value of 46.06% is 1020.7% above this industry median. Overall, Arista Networks has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arista Networks' ROIC % compare to WDC and STX?
Arista Networks' ROIC % of 46.06% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.11. Arista Networks' value of 46.06% is 1020.7% 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 Hardware company?
The median ROIC % among Hardware companies is 4.11, based on 2,447 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. Arista Networks's current ROIC % of 46.06% is 1020.7% 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 Arista Networks and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROIC % is 4.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arista Networks's current ROIC % is 46.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arista Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arista Networks (MEX:ANET) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,426.22, compared to a current price of MXN2,780.00 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 46.06% and 1020.7% above the Hardware industry median of 4.11. Arista Networks' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Arista Networks (MEX:ANET), the current ROIC % is 46.06% 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 Arista Networks (MEX:ANET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arista Networks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,780.00 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,426.22.
GuruFocus considers Arista Networks to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ANET:
ROIC %: 46.06%
GF Value™: MXN2,426.22 vs. price of MXN2,780.00 (14.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1020.7% above the Hardware median
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ANET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arista Networks is a networking equipment provider that primarily sells Ethernet switches and software to data centers. Its marquee product is its extensible operating system that runs a single image across every single one of its devices. The firm operates as one reportable segment. It has steadily gained market share since its founding in 2004, with a focus on high-speed applications. Arista counts Microsoft and Meta Platforms as its largest customers and derives roughly three-fourths of its sales from North America.
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