ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. S Chand and Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 66.19%.
As of today (2026-07-03), S Chand and Co's WACC % is 11.22%. S Chand and Co's ROIC % is 7.44% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
S Chand and Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) 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, S Chand and Co's WACC % is 11.22%. S Chand and Co's ROIC % is 7.44% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
S Chand and Co 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.
S Chand and Co ROIC % Related Terms
S Chand and Co ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S Chand and Co'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 Publishing subindustry, S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co ROIC % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S Chand and Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) has a ROIC % of 66.19% 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors.
Is S Chand and Co's ROIC % too high?
S Chand and Co's current ROIC % is 66.19%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROIC % is 1.39. S Chand and Co's value of 66.19% is 4661.9% above this industry median. Overall, S Chand and Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S Chand and Co's ROIC % compare to NYT and WLY?
S Chand and Co's ROIC % of 66.19% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROIC % is 1.39. S Chand and Co's value of 66.19% is 4661.9% above 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROIC % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.39, based on 1,008 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. S Chand and Co's current ROIC % of 66.19% is 4661.9% above 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROIC % is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S Chand and Co's current ROIC % is 66.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S Chand and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹265.67, compared to a current price of ₹152.06 — trading 42.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 66.19% and 4661.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.39. S Chand and Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND), the current ROIC % is 66.19% 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹152.06 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹265.67.
GuruFocus considers S Chand and Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SCHAND:
ROIC %: 66.19%
GF Value™: ₹265.67 vs. price of ₹152.06 (42.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4661.9% above the Media - Diversified median
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SCHAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S Chand and Co Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of publishing educational books; school books, higher academic books, competition, reference books, and technical, professional, and children's books. Company key products and services include; K-12, Higher Education, Early Learning, and Digital Offerings. It also exports digital content in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world. The firm operates and earns key income from India. The company operates in one reportable business segment, which is the publishing of books.
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