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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 %. The Western Investment Co of Canada's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 69.31%.
As of today (2026-08-03), The Western Investment Co of Canada's WACC % is 3.52%. The Western Investment Co of Canada's ROIC % is 19.02% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
The Western Investment Co of Canada 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.
The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) 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, The Western Investment Co of Canada's WACC % is 3.52%. The Western Investment Co of Canada's ROIC % is 19.02% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
The Western Investment Co of Canada 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.
The Western Investment Co of Canada ROIC % Related Terms
The Western Investment Co of Canada ROIC % Historical Data
* 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 Insurance - Diversified subindustry, The Western Investment Co of Canada'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.
The Western Investment Co of Canada ROIC % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, The Western Investment Co of Canada's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Western Investment Co of Canada's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The EBIT 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.
The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) has a ROIC % of 69.31% 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 The Western Investment Co of Canada and its competitors.
Is The Western Investment Co of Canada's ROIC % too high?
The Western Investment Co of Canada's current ROIC % is 69.31%. The Insurance industry median ROIC % is 3.37. The Western Investment Co of Canada's value of 69.31% is 1959.7% above this industry median. Overall, The Western Investment Co of Canada has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Western Investment Co of Canada's ROIC % compare to BRK.A and AIG?
The Western Investment Co of Canada's ROIC % of 69.31% can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.37. The Western Investment Co of Canada's value of 69.31% is 1959.7% 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 an Insurance company?
The median ROIC % among Insurance companies is 3.37, based on 368 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. The Western Investment Co of Canada's current ROIC % of 69.31% is 1959.7% 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 The Western Investment Co of Canada and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median ROIC % is 3.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Western Investment Co of Canada's current ROIC % is 69.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Western Investment Co of Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$12.73, compared to a current price of C$1.03 — trading 91.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 69.31% and 1959.7% above the Insurance industry median of 3.37. The Western Investment Co of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI), the current ROIC % is 69.31% 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 The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western Investment Co of Canada stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$1.03 is trading 91.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$12.73.
GuruFocus considers The Western Investment Co of Canada to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:WI:
ROIC %: 69.31%
GF Value™: C$12.73 vs. price of C$1.03 (91.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1959.7% above the Insurance median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:WI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Western Investment Co of Canada Ltd is a Canada-based insurance and investments holding company focused on decentralized ownership of insurance businesses and centralized investment management. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, the company is involved in property and other insurance business offering niche products, including accident & sickness, automobile, boiler & machinery, fidelity, legal expense, liability, marine, and surety. In addition, the company also has a non-controlling interest investment in a number of companies.
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