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ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Vicplas International's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -7.03%.
As of today (2026-08-03), Vicplas International's WACC % is 6.74%. Vicplas International's ROIC % is -6.57% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Vicplas International earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Vicplas International (SGX:569) 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, Vicplas International's WACC % is 6.74%. Vicplas International's ROIC % is -6.57% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Vicplas International 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.
* 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 Medical Devices subindustry, Vicplas International'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.
Vicplas International ROIC % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Vicplas International's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vicplas International's ROIC % falls into.
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.
Vicplas International (SGX:569) has a ROIC % of -7.03% 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 Vicplas International and its competitors.
Is Vicplas International's ROIC % too high?
Vicplas International's current ROIC % is -7.03%.
How does Vicplas International's ROIC % compare to ABT and SYK?
Vicplas International's ROIC % of -7.03% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median ROIC % is 1.31. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROIC % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.31, based on 846 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 Vicplas International and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROIC % is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vicplas International's current ROIC % is -7.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vicplas International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vicplas International (SGX:569) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.11, compared to a current price of S$0.08 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -7.03%. 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 Vicplas International (SGX:569), the current ROIC % is -7.03% 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.
Vicplas International Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is organized into two main business activities: the Pipes and Pipe Fitting segment and the Medical Devices segment, which is the key revenue driver. Pipes and Pipe Fittings segment engages in the manufacturing and distribution of plastic building products, including uPVC pipes and pipe fittings and electrical conduits. The Medical device segment is involved in the research, design, development, and manufacture of medical devices. The company generates majority of its revenue from medical devices. The company does its sales through geographical segments that include Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, China, and the United Kingdom, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Singapore.
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