ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. KMD Brands's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -1.28%.
As of today (2026-07-01), KMD Brands's WACC % is 4.02%. KMD Brands's ROIC % is -2.93% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
KMD Brands earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
KMD Brands (NZSE:KMD) 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, KMD Brands's WACC % is 4.02%. KMD Brands's ROIC % is -2.93% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
KMD Brands 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.
KMD Brands ROIC % Related Terms
KMD Brands ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KMD Brands'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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, KMD Brands'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.
KMD Brands ROIC % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KMD Brands's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KMD Brands's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 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.
KMD Brands (NZSE:KMD) has a ROIC % of -1.28% as of Jan. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on KMD Brands and its competitors.
Is KMD Brands' ROIC % too high?
KMD Brands' current ROIC % is -1.28%. Overall, KMD Brands has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KMD Brands' ROIC % compare to RL and LEVI?
KMD Brands' ROIC % of -1.28% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median ROIC % is 2.91. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROIC % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.91, based on 1,045 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 KMD Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROIC % is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KMD Brands's current ROIC % is -1.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KMD Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMD Brands (NZSE:KMD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$6.82, compared to a current price of NZ$1.85 — trading 72.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -1.28%. KMD Brands' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 KMD Brands (NZSE:KMD), the current ROIC % is -1.28% as of Jan. 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 KMD Brands (NZSE:KMD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMD Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$1.85 is trading 72.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$6.82.
GuruFocus considers KMD Brands to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:KMD:
ROIC %: -1.28%
GF Value™: NZ$6.82 vs. price of NZ$1.85 (72.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:KMD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KMD Brands Ltd is a designer, marketer, retailer, and wholesaler of apparel, footwear, and equipment for surfing and the outdoors. The company operates through three brands including Kathmandu, which is a designer, retailer, and wholesaler of apparel footwear, and equipment for outdoor travel and adventure; Rip Curl, which is a designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of surfing equipment and apparel; and Oboz, which is a designer, wholesaler and online retailer of outdoor footwear. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Kathmandu segment.
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