ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Shoe Station Group's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -2.50%.
As of today (2026-06-24), Shoe Station Group's WACC % is 8.37%. Shoe Station Group's ROIC % is 3.59% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Shoe Station Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Shoe Station Group (NAS:SHOE) 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, Shoe Station Group's WACC % is 8.37%. Shoe Station Group's ROIC % is 3.59% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Shoe Station Group 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.
Shoe Station Group ROIC % Related Terms
Shoe Station Group ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shoe Station Group'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 Apparel Retail subindustry, Shoe Station 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.
Shoe Station Group ROIC % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoe Station Group's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoe Station Group's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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.
Shoe Station Group (SHOE) has a ROIC % of -2.50% as of Apr. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Shoe Station Group and its competitors.
Is Shoe Station Group's ROIC % too high?
Shoe Station Group's current ROIC % is -2.50%. Overall, Shoe Station Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoe Station Group's ROIC % compare to SFIX and CAL?
Shoe Station Group's ROIC % of -2.50% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.36. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROIC % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.36, based on 1,114 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 Shoe Station Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROIC % is 4.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoe Station Group's current ROIC % is -2.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoe Station Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Station Group (SHOE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.99, compared to a current price of $15.98 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -2.50%. Shoe Station Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Shoe Station Group (SHOE), the current ROIC % is -2.50% as of Apr. 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 Shoe Station Group (SHOE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Station Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.98 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.99.
GuruFocus considers Shoe Station Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHOE:
ROIC %: -2.50%
GF Value™: $21.99 vs. price of $15.98 (27.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHOE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoe Station Group Inc is a one-stop family footwear destination that offers an impressive selection from top brands. It is a fashion destination for footwear, southern-inspired accessories, and apparel. The group has physical stores throughout five Southern states and is available online at ShoeStation.com, shipping all across the U.S. Its offer products for Women's, Men's, and Kids.
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