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ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. DCM Shriram International's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.09%.
As of today (2026-07-21), DCM Shriram International's WACC % is 12.37%. DCM Shriram International's ROIC % is 1.09% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
DCM Shriram International earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) 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, DCM Shriram International's WACC % is 12.37%. DCM Shriram International's ROIC % is 1.09% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
DCM Shriram International 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.
* 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.
DCM Shriram International ROIC % Chart
DCM Shriram International Annual Data
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DCM Shriram International Semi-Annual Data
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10.99
1.09
NSE:DCMSIL vs GWW, FAST, FERG: ROIC % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, DCM Shriram International'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.
DCM Shriram International ROIC % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, DCM Shriram International's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCM Shriram International's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is one times the annual (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.
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a ROIC % of 1.09% 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 DCM Shriram International and its competitors.
Is DCM Shriram International's ROIC % too high?
DCM Shriram International's current ROIC % is 1.09%. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROIC % is 6.21. DCM Shriram International's value of 1.09% is 82.4% below this industry median. Overall, DCM Shriram International has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram International's ROIC % compare to GWW and FAST?
DCM Shriram International's ROIC % of 1.09% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median ROIC % is 6.21. DCM Shriram International's value of 1.09% is 82.4% 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROIC % among Industrial Distribution companies is 6.21, based on 157 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. DCM Shriram International's current ROIC % of 1.09% is 82.4% 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 DCM Shriram International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROIC % is 6.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Shriram International's current ROIC % is 1.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram International stock overvalued right now?
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a current ROIC % of 1.09%. The current ROIC % is 1.09% and 82.4% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 6.21. DCM Shriram International's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 with 5 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 DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL), the current ROIC % is 1.09% 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.
DCM Shriram International Ltd operates in the industrial sector. It engages in activities across multiple industrial and engineering domains. Its business verticals include industrial fibres, shipping container manufacturing, defence armoured vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, engineering services, and industrial research. The company undertakes integrated activities encompassing engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure support, and technology-oriented services, serving sectors such as defence, industrial development, and related areas. The company serves a range of sectors, including industrial and defence-related applications.
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