ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Rave Restaurant Group's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.44%.
As of today (2026-06-27), Rave Restaurant Group's WACC % is 7.39%. Rave Restaurant Group's ROIC % is 45.90% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Rave Restaurant Group generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
Rave Restaurant Group (NAS:RAVE) 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, Rave Restaurant Group's WACC % is 7.39%. Rave Restaurant Group's ROIC % is 45.90% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Rave Restaurant Group generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
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.
* 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 Restaurants subindustry, Rave Restaurant Group'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.
Rave Restaurant Group ROIC % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rave Restaurant Group's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rave Restaurant Group'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.
Rave Restaurant Group (RAVE) has a ROIC % of 52.44% 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 Rave Restaurant Group and its competitors.
Is Rave Restaurant Group's ROIC % too high?
Rave Restaurant Group's current ROIC % is 52.44%. The Restaurants industry median ROIC % is 4.21. Rave Restaurant Group's value of 52.44% is 1145.6% above this industry median. Overall, Rave Restaurant Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rave Restaurant Group's ROIC % compare to STKS and BDL?
Rave Restaurant Group's ROIC % of 52.44% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.21. Rave Restaurant Group's value of 52.44% is 1145.6% 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 Restaurants company?
The median ROIC % among Restaurants companies is 4.21, based on 359 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. Rave Restaurant Group's current ROIC % of 52.44% is 1145.6% 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 Rave Restaurant Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median ROIC % is 4.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rave Restaurant Group's current ROIC % is 52.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rave Restaurant Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rave Restaurant Group (RAVE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.72, compared to a current price of $3.40 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 52.44% and 1145.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 4.21. Rave Restaurant Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rave Restaurant Group (RAVE), the current ROIC % is 52.44% 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 Rave Restaurant Group (RAVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rave Restaurant Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.40 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.72.
GuruFocus considers Rave Restaurant Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RAVE:
ROIC %: 52.44%
GF Value™: $2.72 vs. price of $3.40 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1145.6% above the Restaurants median
No single metric tells the full story. See the RAVE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rave Restaurant Group Inc operates and franchises pizza buffet, delivery/carry-out, express restaurants, and ghost kitchens. It operates restaurants under the brand name, Pizza Inn, and Pie Five Pizza Company. It has three operating segments. The Pizza Inn Franchising and Pie Five Franchising segments establish franchisees, licensees, and territorial rights. The corporate administration and other segments. The Pizza Inn Franchising segment accounts for the majority of the company's revenue. Geographically, it generates the majority of the revenue from the United States.
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