ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Universal Robina's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.28%.
As of today (2026-06-26), Universal Robina's WACC % is 8.91%. Universal Robina's ROIC % is 8.22% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Universal Robina earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Universal Robina (PHS:URC) 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, Universal Robina's WACC % is 8.91%. Universal Robina's ROIC % is 8.22% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Universal Robina 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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Universal Robina ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Robina'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Universal Robina'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.
Universal Robina ROIC % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal Robina's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Robina'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.
Universal Robina (PHS:URC) has a ROIC % of 11.28% 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 Universal Robina and its competitors.
Is Universal Robina's ROIC % too high?
Universal Robina's current ROIC % is 11.28%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROIC % is 5.14. Universal Robina's value of 11.28% is 119.5% above this industry median. Overall, Universal Robina has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Robina's ROIC % compare to KHC and GIS?
Universal Robina's ROIC % of 11.28% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.14. Universal Robina's value of 11.28% is 119.5% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROIC % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.14, based on 1,948 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. Universal Robina's current ROIC % of 11.28% is 119.5% 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 Universal Robina and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROIC % is 5.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Robina's current ROIC % is 11.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Robina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Robina (PHS:URC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱99.56, compared to a current price of ₱64.20 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 11.28% and 119.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.14. Universal Robina's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Universal Robina (PHS:URC), the current ROIC % is 11.28% 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 Universal Robina (PHS:URC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Robina stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱64.20 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱99.56.
GuruFocus considers Universal Robina to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:URC:
ROIC %: 11.28%
GF Value™: ₱99.56 vs. price of ₱64.20 (35.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 119.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:URC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Robina Corp is branded food products companies in the Philippines and has a powerful presence in ASEAN markets. The Group organized into three business segments branded consumer foods which manufactures, distributes, sells and markets a diverse mix of food and beverage products; Animal Nutrition and Health which focuses on animal nutrition through its core animal feeds business, complemented by the expansion of its pet food portfolio, and its drugs and disinfectants; and Commodities. The corporate business segment engages in bonds and securities investment and fund sourcing activities. The majority of revenue comes from Branded consumer foods. The Group operates in the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, China and Hong Kong.
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