Novatech Industries (XPAR:MLNOV) ROIC %: -2.43% (As of Dec. 2025)

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XPAR:MLNOV Novatech Industries XPAR:MLNOV
71 GF Score
Price €16.20
GF Value €11.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Novatech Industries ROIC %?

Novatech Industries XPAR:MLNOV 71 ROIC % is -2.43% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLNOV with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 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 %. Novatech Industries's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.43%.

As of today (2026-07-15), Novatech Industries's WACC % is -1.79%. Novatech Industries's ROIC % is -2.43% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Novatech Industries earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Novatech Industries  (XPAR:MLNOV) 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, Novatech Industries's WACC % is -1.79%. Novatech Industries's ROIC % is -2.43% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Novatech Industries 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.


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Novatech Industries ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novatech Industries'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.

Novatech Industries ROIC % Chart

Novatech Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.83 -0.59 8.07 1.54 -2.43

Novatech Industries Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.83 -0.59 8.07 1.54 -2.43

XPAR:MLNOV vs APH, GLW, TEL: ROIC % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Novatech Industries'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.


Novatech Industries ROIC % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Novatech Industries's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Novatech Industries's ROIC % falls into.


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Novatech Industries ROIC % Calculation

Novatech Industries's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-0.777 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (36.185 + 27.817)/ 2 )
=-0.777/32.001
=-2.43 %

where

Novatech Industries's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-0.777 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (36.185 + 27.817)/ 2 )
=-0.777/32.001
=-2.43 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is one times the 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of -2.43% mean?
Novatech Industries (XPAR:MLNOV) has a ROIC % of -2.43% 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 Novatech Industries and its competitors.
Is Novatech Industries' ROIC % too high?
Novatech Industries' current ROIC % is -2.43%. Overall, Novatech Industries has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novatech Industries' ROIC % compare to APH and GLW?
Novatech Industries' ROIC % of -2.43% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.12. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROIC % among Hardware companies is 4.12, based on 2,449 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 Novatech Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROIC % is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novatech Industries's current ROIC % is -2.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novatech Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novatech Industries (XPAR:MLNOV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.88, compared to a current price of €16.20 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -2.43%. Novatech Industries' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Novatech Industries (XPAR:MLNOV), the current ROIC % is -2.43% 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 Novatech Industries (XPAR:MLNOV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novatech Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.20 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.88. GuruFocus considers Novatech Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLNOV:

  • ROIC %: -2.43%
  • GF Value™: €11.88 vs. price of €16.20 (36.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Novatech Industries Business Description

Address 1 Rue Paul Sabatier, Lannion, FRA, 22300
Novatech Industries is engaged in electronic sub-contracting services. It operates in two main activities: the assembly of electric components supplied by contractors and the manufacture of electronic cards.
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