Best Agrolife (NSE:BESTAGRO) ROIC %: -9.18% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:BESTAGRO Best Agrolife Ltd NSE:BESTAGRO
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What is Best Agrolife ROIC %?

Best Agrolife NSE:BESTAGRO -2.57% 74 ROIC % is -9.18% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:BESTAGRO with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹24.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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 %. Best Agrolife's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.18%.

As of today (2026-07-09), Best Agrolife's WACC % is 16.02%. Best Agrolife's ROIC % is 4.06% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Best Agrolife earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Best Agrolife  (NSE:BESTAGRO) 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, Best Agrolife's WACC % is 16.02%. Best Agrolife's ROIC % is 4.06% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Best Agrolife 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.


Best Agrolife ROIC % Related Terms


Best Agrolife ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Best Agrolife'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.

Best Agrolife ROIC % Chart

Best Agrolife Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROIC %
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Best Agrolife Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:BESTAGRO vs CTVA, CF, MOS: ROIC % Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Best Agrolife'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.


Best Agrolife ROIC % vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Best Agrolife's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Best Agrolife's ROIC % falls into.


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Best Agrolife ROIC % Calculation

Best Agrolife's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=584.8 * ( 1 - 9.67% )/( (13563.8 + 12525.1)/ 2 )
=528.24984/13044.45
=4.05 %

where

Best Agrolife's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1495.6 * ( 1 - 23.12% )/( (0 + 12525.1)/ 1 )
=-1149.81728/12525.1
=-9.18 %

where

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of -9.18% mean?
Best Agrolife (NSE:BESTAGRO) has a ROIC % of -9.18% 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 Best Agrolife and its competitors.
Is Best Agrolife's ROIC % too high?
Best Agrolife's current ROIC % is -9.18%. Overall, Best Agrolife has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Best Agrolife's ROIC % compare to CTVA and CF?
Best Agrolife's ROIC % of -9.18% can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.47. 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 Agriculture company?
The median ROIC % among Agriculture companies is 5.47, based on 255 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. 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 Best Agrolife and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median ROIC % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Best Agrolife's current ROIC % is -9.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Best Agrolife stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Best Agrolife (NSE:BESTAGRO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹24.65, compared to a current price of ₹15.14 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -9.18%. Best Agrolife's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Best Agrolife (NSE:BESTAGRO), the current ROIC % is -9.18% 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 Best Agrolife (NSE:BESTAGRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Best Agrolife stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹15.14 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹24.65. GuruFocus considers Best Agrolife to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:BESTAGRO:

  • ROIC %: -9.18%
  • GF Value™: ₹24.65 vs. price of ₹15.14 (38.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Best Agrolife Business Description

Other Exchanges 539660:India
Address B-4, Bhagwan Dass Nagar, East Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi, IND, 110026
Best Agrolife Ltd operates in the agrochemical industry. The company's operating segment is the Trading of Agro-based products. The product range of the company includes Insecticides, Herbicides, Fungicides, Plant growth regulators, and others. The company sells its products in India.
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