Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) ROIC %: 11.88% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:IMFA Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd NSE:IMFA
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What is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ROIC %?

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys NSE:IMFA -0.90% 65 ROIC % is 11.88% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:IMFA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹832.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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 %. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.88%.

As of today (2026-06-30), Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's WACC % is 12.88%. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's ROIC % is 15.60% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys 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.


Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys  (NSE:IMFA) 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, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's WACC % is 12.88%. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's ROIC % is 15.60% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys 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.


Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ROIC % Related Terms


Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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.

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ROIC % Chart

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROIC %
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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys 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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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ROIC % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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.


Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ROIC % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's ROIC % falls into.


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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ROIC % Calculation

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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 )
=5242.2 * ( 1 - 23.34% )/( (19771.2 + 36093.3)/ 2 )
=4018.67052/27932.25
=14.39 %

where

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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 )
=5655.6 * ( 1 - 24.16% )/( (0 + 36093.3)/ 1 )
=4289.20704/36093.3
=11.88 %

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 11.88% mean?
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) has a ROIC % of 11.88% 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' ROIC % too high?
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' current ROIC % is 11.88%. Overall, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' ROIC % compare to competitors?
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' ROIC % of 11.88% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROIC % depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's current ROIC % is 11.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹832.15, compared to a current price of ₹1,315.00 — trading 58% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 11.88%. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA), the current ROIC % is 11.88% 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,315.00 is trading 58% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹832.15. GuruFocus considers Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:IMFA:

  • ROIC %: 11.88%
  • GF Value™: ₹832.15 vs. price of ₹1,315.00 (58% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Business Description

Other Exchanges 533047:India
Address Bomikhal, IMFA Building, P.O. Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar, OR, IND, 751010
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd is a producer of value-added ferrochrome in India, with operations spanning the entire value chain from captive chromite mining and power generation to smelting and exports of ferrochrome. The group's reportable segments are Ferro Alloys, Power, Mining, and All Other segments. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Ferro Alloys segment, which produces value-added ferrochrome, which has extensive applications in the manufacture of specialty alloys and stainless steels. Geographically, the majority of the group's revenue is generated through the exports of its products to its customers outside India in countries such as South Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan, and others.
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