ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Prime Medicine's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -111.48%.
As of today (2026-06-26), Prime Medicine's WACC % is 19.10%. Prime Medicine's ROIC % is -113.88% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Prime Medicine earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Prime Medicine (NAS:PRME) 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, Prime Medicine's WACC % is 19.10%. Prime Medicine's ROIC % is -113.88% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Prime Medicine 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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Prime Medicine ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prime Medicine'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 Biotechnology subindustry, Prime Medicine'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.
Prime Medicine ROIC % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Prime Medicine's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prime Medicine'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.
Prime Medicine (PRME) has a ROIC % of -111.48% 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 Prime Medicine and its competitors.
Is Prime Medicine's ROIC % too high?
Prime Medicine's current ROIC % is -111.48%. Overall, Prime Medicine has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prime Medicine's ROIC % compare to IMMX and SGP?
Prime Medicine's ROIC % of -111.48% 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 Prime Medicine and its competitors. Prime Medicine's current ROIC % is -111.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prime Medicine stock overvalued right now?
Prime Medicine (PRME) has a current ROIC % of -111.48%. The current ROIC % is -111.48%. Prime Medicine's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 Prime Medicine (PRME), the current ROIC % is -111.48% 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.
Prime Medicine Inc is a biotechnology company focused on developing a new class of genetic medicines designed to provide durable, and potentially curative, treatment options for patients with diseases driven by defined genetic alterations, acquired cellular dysfunction, or dysregulated gene expression. Its program, PM577 for Wilson Disease, is designed to initially correct the H1069Q mutation in the ATP7B gene and is supported by preclinical data showing targeted correction and restoration of copper homeostasis in animal models. In addition, PM647 is being developed for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, or AATD, another liver targeted disease with substantial unmet need.
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