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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 %. ISPD Network's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.14%.
As of today (2026-07-14), ISPD Network's WACC % is 5.83%. ISPD Network's ROIC % is 0.62% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
ISPD Network earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
ISPD Network (XPAR:ALISP) 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, ISPD Network's WACC % is 5.83%. ISPD Network's ROIC % is 0.62% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
ISPD Network 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.
ISPD Network ROIC % Related Terms
ISPD Network ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ISPD Network'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, ISPD Network'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.
ISPD Network ROIC % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ISPD Network's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ISPD Network's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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.
ISPD Network (XPAR:ALISP) has a ROIC % of 14.14% as of Dec. 2025. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on ISPD Network and its competitors.
Is ISPD Network's ROIC % too high?
ISPD Network's current ROIC % is 14.14%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROIC % is 1.39. ISPD Network's value of 14.14% is 917.3% above this industry median. Overall, ISPD Network has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ISPD Network's ROIC % compare to APP and OMC?
ISPD Network's ROIC % of 14.14% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROIC % is 1.39. ISPD Network's value of 14.14% is 917.3% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROIC % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.39, based on 1,007 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. ISPD Network's current ROIC % of 14.14% is 917.3% 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 ISPD Network and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROIC % is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ISPD Network's current ROIC % is 14.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ISPD Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISPD Network (XPAR:ALISP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.11, compared to a current price of €1.73 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 14.14% and 917.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.39. ISPD Network's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 ISPD Network (XPAR:ALISP), the current ROIC % is 14.14% as of Dec. 2025. 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 ISPD Network (XPAR:ALISP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISPD Network stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.73 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.11.
GuruFocus considers ISPD Network to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALISP:
ROIC %: 14.14%
GF Value™: €3.11 vs. price of €1.73 (44.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 917.3% above the Media - Diversified median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALISP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ISPD Network operates in the online marketing industry. The company specializes in performance and brand marketing. It has two business activities: The online Advertising is managed within the group, covering the advertising activities provided to the company's customers; and Technology services, this activity relates to the servicing of email and SMS platforms, media, consumer intelligence, and e-commerce consultancy platforms. The company offers advertising, content marketing, and cross-channel technology solutions. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Online Advertising Segment.
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