ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Nigerian Breweries's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.27%.
As of today (2026-06-28), Nigerian Breweries's WACC % is 10.84%. Nigerian Breweries's ROIC % is 15.80% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Nigerian Breweries 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.
Nigerian Breweries (NSA:NB) 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, Nigerian Breweries's WACC % is 10.84%. Nigerian Breweries's ROIC % is 15.80% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Nigerian Breweries 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.
Nigerian Breweries ROIC % Related Terms
Nigerian Breweries ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nigerian Breweries'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 Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Nigerian Breweries'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.
Nigerian Breweries ROIC % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nigerian Breweries's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nigerian Breweries'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.
Nigerian Breweries (NSA:NB) has a ROIC % of 30.27% 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 Nigerian Breweries and its competitors.
Is Nigerian Breweries' ROIC % too high?
Nigerian Breweries' current ROIC % is 30.27%. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median ROIC % is 4.70. Nigerian Breweries' value of 30.27% is 544% above this industry median. Overall, Nigerian Breweries has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nigerian Breweries' ROIC % compare to STZ and TAP?
Nigerian Breweries' ROIC % of 30.27% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.70. Nigerian Breweries' value of 30.27% is 544% 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median ROIC % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 4.70, based on 211 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. Nigerian Breweries's current ROIC % of 30.27% is 544% 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 Nigerian Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median ROIC % is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nigerian Breweries's current ROIC % is 30.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nigerian Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nigerian Breweries (NSA:NB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦30.66, compared to a current price of ₦72.50 — trading 136.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 30.27% and 544% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 4.70. Nigerian Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 Nigerian Breweries (NSA:NB), the current ROIC % is 30.27% 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 Nigerian Breweries (NSA:NB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nigerian Breweries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦72.50 is trading 136.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦30.66.
GuruFocus considers Nigerian Breweries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:NB:
ROIC %: 30.27%
GF Value™: ₦30.66 vs. price of ₦72.50 (136.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 544% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:NB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nigerian Breweries PLC is a Brewing firm. The company's principal activities are brewing, marketing, and selling lager, stout, non-alcoholic malt, and soft drinks. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Nigeria and also has a presence in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States of America, Canada, some parts of Africa, and parts of the Middle East and Asia. The company's brands include Star, Goldberg, Turbo King, Ace Bitters, Gulder, Maltina, Legend Extra Stout, Amstel Malta, Heineken, Maltina Sip-it, Fayrouz, Goldberg, Malta Gold, and others.
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