ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Bharat Dynamics's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.67%.
As of today (2026-07-03), Bharat Dynamics's WACC % is 21.13%. Bharat Dynamics's ROIC % is 1.82% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Bharat Dynamics earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) 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, Bharat Dynamics's WACC % is 21.13%. Bharat Dynamics's ROIC % is 1.82% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Bharat Dynamics 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.
Bharat Dynamics ROIC % Related Terms
Bharat Dynamics ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bharat Dynamics'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Bharat Dynamics'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.
Bharat Dynamics ROIC % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Bharat Dynamics's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bharat Dynamics'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.
Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) has a ROIC % of 1.67% 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 Bharat Dynamics and its competitors.
Is Bharat Dynamics' ROIC % too high?
Bharat Dynamics' current ROIC % is 1.67%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROIC % is 4.37. Bharat Dynamics' value of 1.67% is 61.8% below this industry median. Overall, Bharat Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bharat Dynamics' ROIC % compare to SPCX and GE?
Bharat Dynamics' ROIC % of 1.67% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.37. Bharat Dynamics' value of 1.67% is 61.8% below 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROIC % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.37, based on 352 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. Bharat Dynamics's current ROIC % of 1.67% is 61.8% below 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 Bharat Dynamics and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROIC % is 4.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bharat Dynamics's current ROIC % is 1.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bharat Dynamics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,225.86, compared to a current price of ₹1,384.90 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 1.67% and 61.8% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 4.37. Bharat Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL), the current ROIC % is 1.67% 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 Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,384.90 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,225.86.
GuruFocus considers Bharat Dynamics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BDL:
ROIC %: 1.67%
GF Value™: ₹1,225.86 vs. price of ₹1,384.90 (13% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.8% below the Aerospace & Defense median
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bharat Dynamics Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of Missiles and allied Defence equipment. The Company provides the majority of its goods and services to the Indian Armed Forces and the Government of India. Its products comprise Milan-2T ATGM, Helina, Astra Weapon System, FLAME, Anti-Submarine Warfare Suite (ASW SUITE), Astra Weapon Systemothers, and Others.
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