ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Moolec Science's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.50%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Moolec Science's WACC % is 33.23%. Moolec Science's ROIC % is -4.89% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Moolec Science earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Moolec Science (NAS:MLEC) 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, Moolec Science's WACC % is 33.23%. Moolec Science's ROIC % is -4.89% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Moolec Science 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.
Moolec Science ROIC % Related Terms
Moolec Science ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Moolec Science'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 Biotechnology subindustry, Moolec Science'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.
Moolec Science ROIC % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Moolec Science's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Moolec Science's ROIC % falls into.
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.
Moolec Science (MLEC) has a ROIC % of -4.50% 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 Moolec Science and its competitors.
Is Moolec Science's ROIC % too high?
Moolec Science's current ROIC % is -4.50%. Overall, Moolec Science has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moolec Science's ROIC % compare to RVPH and CDIO?
Moolec Science's ROIC % of -4.50% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROIC % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Moolec Science and its competitors. Moolec Science's current ROIC % is -4.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moolec Science stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moolec Science (MLEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $84.84, compared to a current price of $7.62 — trading 91% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -4.50%. Moolec Science's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 9 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 Moolec Science (MLEC), the current ROIC % is -4.50% 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 Moolec Science (MLEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moolec Science stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.62 is trading 91% below its estimated GF Value™ of $84.84.
GuruFocus considers Moolec Science to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MLEC:
ROIC %: -4.50%
GF Value™: $84.84 vs. price of $7.62 (91% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Moolec Science SA is a science-based ingredient company focused on producing real animal proteins in plants through Molecular Farming, a technology in the alternative protein landscape. Its purpose is to upgrade the taste, nutrition, and affordability of alternative protein products while building a more sustainable and equitable food system. The company has various products in its pipeline, such as; TSP Valorasoy which is a soy protein product to produce vegetable proteins with texture and fibrousness similar to those of meat, Glaso, a safflower oil with high levels of gamma-linolenic acid, SPC2 which is a plant-based chymosin, YEEA1, an extract derived from a novel yeast biomass with specific properties, and others. The company's maximum revenues from operations in Argentina.
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