Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) ROIC %: 7.15% (As of Dec. 2024)

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XJAM:BRG Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd XJAM:BRG
79 GF Score
Price JMD5.13
GF Value JMD8.71
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Berger Paints Jamaica ROIC %?

Berger Paints Jamaica XJAM:BRG -7.90% 79 ROIC % is 7.15% as of Dec. 2024. GuruFocus rates XJAM:BRG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD8.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 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 %. Berger Paints Jamaica's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 7.15%.

As of today (2026-07-25), Berger Paints Jamaica's WACC % is 10.18%. Berger Paints Jamaica's ROIC % is 7.15% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Berger Paints Jamaica earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Berger Paints Jamaica  (XJAM:BRG) 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, Berger Paints Jamaica's WACC % is 10.18%. Berger Paints Jamaica's ROIC % is 7.15% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Berger Paints Jamaica 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.


Berger Paints Jamaica ROIC % Related Terms


Berger Paints Jamaica ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Berger Paints Jamaica'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.

Berger Paints Jamaica ROIC % Chart

Berger Paints Jamaica Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.87 7.81 -3.15 -21.63 7.15

Berger Paints Jamaica Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.87 7.81 -3.15 -21.63 7.15

XJAM:BRG vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROIC % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Berger Paints Jamaica'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.


Berger Paints Jamaica ROIC % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Berger Paints Jamaica's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Berger Paints Jamaica's ROIC % falls into.


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Berger Paints Jamaica ROIC % Calculation

Berger Paints Jamaica's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Dec. 2024 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2023 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=119.776 * ( 1 - 30.4% )/( (1063.232 + 1268.109)/ 2 )
=83.364096/1165.6705
=7.15 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2023 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2394.352 - 1173.476 - ( 157.644 - max(0, 1206.294 - 1662.193+157.644))
=1063.232

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2447.946 - 989.224 - ( 190.613 - max(0, 1133.813 - 1736.986+190.613))
=1268.109

Berger Paints Jamaica's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2023 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=119.776 * ( 1 - 30.4% )/( (1063.232 + 1268.109)/ 2 )
=83.364096/1165.6705
=7.15 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2023 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2394.352 - 1173.476 - ( 157.644 - max(0, 1206.294 - 1662.193+157.644))
=1063.232

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2447.946 - 989.224 - ( 190.613 - max(0, 1133.813 - 1736.986+190.613))
=1268.109

Note: The Operating Income data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2024) 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 7.15% mean?
Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) has a ROIC % of 7.15% as of Dec. 2024. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Berger Paints Jamaica and its competitors.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica's ROIC % too high?
Berger Paints Jamaica's current ROIC % is 7.15%. The Chemicals industry median ROIC % is 4.48. Berger Paints Jamaica's value of 7.15% is 59.6% above this industry median. Overall, Berger Paints Jamaica has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berger Paints Jamaica's ROIC % compare to LIN and SHW?
Berger Paints Jamaica's ROIC % of 7.15% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.48. Berger Paints Jamaica's value of 7.15% is 59.6% 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROIC % among Chemicals companies is 4.48, based on 1,578 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. Berger Paints Jamaica's current ROIC % of 7.15% is 59.6% 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 Berger Paints Jamaica and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROIC % is 4.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berger Paints Jamaica's current ROIC % is 7.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD8.71, compared to a current price of JMD5.13 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 7.15% and 59.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.48. Berger Paints Jamaica's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG), the current ROIC % is 7.15% as of Dec. 2024. 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD5.13 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD8.71. GuruFocus considers Berger Paints Jamaica to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:BRG:

  • ROIC %: 7.15%
  • GF Value™: JMD8.71 vs. price of JMD5.13 (41.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.6% above the Chemicals median

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


Berger Paints Jamaica Business Description

Address 256 Spanish Town Road, Kingston, JAM, 11
Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of industrial and decorative paints and paint-related processed materials. The Company produces a wide range of high-performing decorative, marine, and industrial paint products in Barbados and across the Eastern Caribbean. Its product range includes premium quality interior and exterior topcoats, primers, stains, varnishes, furniture finishes, road marking paints, enamels, as well as light and heavy duty industrial finishes. The Company has introduced products such as Berger Weatherproof Ultra, a super premium exterior emulsion, and Berger Royale, a super premium interior pure acrylic emulsion.
79GF Score

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