PBM (Psyence Biomedical) ROIC %: -90.41% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Psyence Biomedical ROIC %?

Psyence Biomedical PBM +9.64% 14 ROIC % is -90.41% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PBM with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 4 warning signs 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 %. Psyence Biomedical's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -90.41%.

As of today (2026-09-13), Psyence Biomedical's WACC % is 9.42%. Psyence Biomedical's ROIC % is -107.25% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Psyence Biomedical earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Psyence Biomedical  (NAS:PBM) 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, Psyence Biomedical's WACC % is 9.42%. Psyence Biomedical's ROIC % is -107.25% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Psyence Biomedical 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.


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Psyence Biomedical ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Psyence Biomedical'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.

Psyence Biomedical ROIC % Chart

Psyence Biomedical Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3,948.94 0.00 -379.57 -58.80 -109.63

Psyence Biomedical Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1,378.53 -54.75 -185.08 -141.97 -90.41

PBM vs NRSN, PLUR, CALC: ROIC % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Psyence Biomedical'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.


Psyence Biomedical ROIC % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Psyence Biomedical's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Psyence Biomedical's ROIC % falls into.


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Psyence Biomedical ROIC % Calculation

Psyence Biomedical'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 )
=-5.945 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (1.038 + 9.808)/ 2 )
=-5.945/5.423
=-109.63 %

where

Psyence Biomedical'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-7.048 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (5.783 + 9.808)/ 2 )
=-7.048/7.7955
=-90.41 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of -90.41% mean?
Psyence Biomedical (PBM) has a ROIC % of -90.41% 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 Psyence Biomedical and its competitors.
Is Psyence Biomedical's ROIC % too high?
Psyence Biomedical's current ROIC % is -90.41%. Overall, Psyence Biomedical has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Psyence Biomedical's ROIC % compare to NRSN and PLUR?
Psyence Biomedical's ROIC % of -90.41% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROIC % depends on the Biotechnology 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 Psyence Biomedical and its competitors. Psyence Biomedical's current ROIC % is -90.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Psyence Biomedical stock overvalued right now?
Psyence Biomedical (PBM) has a current ROIC % of -90.41%. The current ROIC % is -90.41%. Psyence Biomedical's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 4 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 Psyence Biomedical (PBM), the current ROIC % is -90.41% 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.

Psyence Biomedical Business Description

Address 121 Richmond Street West, Penthouse Suite 1300, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 2K1
Psyence Biomedical Ltd is a life science biotechnology company pioneering the use of natural psychedelics in mental health and wellbeing. It develops natural psilocybin products for the healing of psychological trauma and its mental health consequences in the context of palliative care. The company has commenced the clinical trial process to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its product candidates. It cultivates natural psilocybin mushrooms at its federally licensed facility in Southern Africa. This product is produced for export to its partners across the world to be processed into a standardized encapsulated product.
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