ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Natco Pharma's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.96%.
As of today (2026-07-12), Natco Pharma's WACC % is 13.78%. Natco Pharma's ROIC % is 17.96% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Natco Pharma 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.
Natco Pharma (NSE:NATCOPHARM) 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, Natco Pharma's WACC % is 13.78%. Natco Pharma's ROIC % is 17.96% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Natco Pharma 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.
Natco Pharma ROIC % Related Terms
Natco Pharma ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Natco Pharma'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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Natco Pharma'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.
Natco Pharma ROIC % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Natco Pharma's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natco Pharma'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.
Natco Pharma (NSE:NATCOPHARM) has a ROIC % of 3.96% 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 Natco Pharma and its competitors.
Is Natco Pharma's ROIC % too high?
Natco Pharma's current ROIC % is 3.96%. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROIC % is 4.49. Natco Pharma's value of 3.96% is 11.7% below this industry median. Overall, Natco Pharma has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natco Pharma's ROIC % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Natco Pharma's ROIC % of 3.96% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.49. Natco Pharma's value of 3.96% is 11.7% 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROIC % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 4.49, based on 990 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. Natco Pharma's current ROIC % of 3.96% is 11.7% 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 Natco Pharma and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROIC % is 4.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natco Pharma's current ROIC % is 3.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natco Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natco Pharma (NSE:NATCOPHARM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹932.30, compared to a current price of ₹984.10 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 3.96% and 11.7% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 4.49. Natco Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Natco Pharma (NSE:NATCOPHARM), the current ROIC % is 3.96% 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 Natco Pharma (NSE:NATCOPHARM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natco Pharma stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹984.10 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹932.30.
GuruFocus considers Natco Pharma to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NATCOPHARM:
ROIC %: 3.96%
GF Value™: ₹932.30 vs. price of ₹984.10 (5.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.7% below the Drug Manufacturers median
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NATCOPHARM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natco Pharma Ltd is a drug manufacturing company. Natco aims to make specialty medicines accessible to all by manufacturing niche pharmaceutical products backed by its research and development capabilities. While the vast majority of the company's revenue is generated in India, the company looks internationally for growth opportunities. The company maintains a presence in Oncology and Hepatology treatment areas. Natco's active pharmaceutical ingredient segment APIs forms a core part of the company's business. The company operates in two different business segments: pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It derives maximum revenue from Pharmaceuticals Segment.
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