Jawala (SGX:1J7) ROIC %: -7.60% (As of Jan. 2026)

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SGX:1J7 Jawala Inc SGX:1J7
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What is Jawala ROIC %?

Jawala SGX:1J7 45 ROIC % is -7.60% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:1J7 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 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 %. Jawala's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -7.60%.

As of today (2026-08-28), Jawala's WACC % is 20.36%. Jawala's ROIC % is -8.12% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Jawala earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Jawala  (SGX:1J7) 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, Jawala's WACC % is 20.36%. Jawala's ROIC % is -8.12% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Jawala 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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Jawala ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jawala'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.

Jawala ROIC % Chart

Jawala Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
ROIC %
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Jawala Semi-Annual Data
Jul15 Jul16 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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SGX:1J7 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: ROIC % Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Jawala'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.


Jawala ROIC % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Jawala's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Jawala ROIC % Calculation

Jawala's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Jul. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Jul. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Jul. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1.798 * ( 1 - 19.63% )/( (16.678 + 19.719)/ 2 )
=-1.4450526/18.1985
=-7.94 %

where

Jawala's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jul. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1.904 * ( 1 - 18.24% )/( (19.719 + 21.272)/ 2 )
=-1.5567104/20.4955
=-7.60 %

where

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of -7.60% mean?
Jawala (SGX:1J7) has a ROIC % of -7.60% 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 Jawala and its competitors.
Is Jawala's ROIC % too high?
Jawala's current ROIC % is -7.60%. Overall, Jawala has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jawala's ROIC % compare to SSD and UFPI?
Jawala's ROIC % of -7.60% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median ROIC % is 1.50. 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 Forest Products company?
The median ROIC % among Forest Products companies is 1.50, based on 275 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 Jawala and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROIC % is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jawala's current ROIC % is -7.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jawala stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jawala (SGX:1J7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.05, compared to a current price of S$0.28 — trading 460% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -7.60%. Jawala's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 10 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 Jawala (SGX:1J7), the current ROIC % is -7.60% 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 Jawala (SGX:1J7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jawala stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.28 is trading 460% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.05. GuruFocus considers Jawala to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:1J7:

  • ROIC %: -7.60%
  • GF Value™: S$0.05 vs. price of S$0.28 (460% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:1J7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jawala Business Description

Address Jalan Sultan Ismail, Lot 17-02, 17th Floor, Menara KH, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50250
Jawala Inc is a forest resource company focusing on industrial tree plantations in Malaysia's Sabah state. It focuses on sustainable management of forestry resources and planting and extraction of timber. Its main business is the management of forestry resources including the planting and extraction of logs, managing the planting and silvicultural treatments of natural and plantation forests, felling, cutting, collecting, removing, and converting trees into forest produce such as logs and timber within the Sapulut Forest Reserve, Sabah.
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