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Vera BradleyFRA:ELI -3.48%64 3-Year ROIIC % is 7.90 as of Jan. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 15.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:ELI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Vera Bradley ranks better than 62.07% on this metric.
3-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (3-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year.
Vera Bradley's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 7.90%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for Vera Bradley's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ELI's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked better than 62.07% of 1015
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 1.52
vs FRA:ELI: 7.90
Vera Bradley (FRA:ELI) 3-Year ROIIC % Explanation
Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.
High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
Be Aware
It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.
Vera Bradley 3-Year ROIIC % Related Terms
Vera Bradley 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vera Bradley's 3-Year ROIIC % 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.
FRA:ELI vs FMFC, AREB, FOSL: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Vera Bradley's 3-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year ROIIC % 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.
Vera Bradley 3-Year ROIIC % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vera Bradley's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vera Bradley's 3-Year ROIIC % falls into.
Vera Bradley's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:
3-Year ROIIC %
=
3-Year Incremental Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)**
/
3-Year Incremental Invested Capital**
=
( -26.306 (Jan. 2026) - -18.7731088 (Jan. 2023) )
/
( 160.886 (Jan. 2026) - 300.927 (Jan. 2023) )
=
-7.5328912
/
-140.041
=
5.38%***
* 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.
** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 3-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
Vera Bradley (FRA:ELI) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of 7.90 as of Jan. 2026. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Vera Bradley and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 15.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #385 out of 1015 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Vera Bradley's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Vera Bradley's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 7.90 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 15.99. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.52. Vera Bradley's value of 7.90 is 419.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #385 out of 1015 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vera Bradley has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vera Bradley's 3-Year ROIIC % compare to FMFC and AREB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #385 out of 1015 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This puts Vera Bradley in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.52. Vera Bradley's value of 7.90 is 419.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.99 vs. the industry median of 1.52, Vera Bradley has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year ROIIC % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.52, based on 1,015 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vera Bradley's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 7.90 is 419.7% 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 3-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 3-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Vera Bradley and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vera Bradley's current 3-Year ROIIC % is 7.90, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 15.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vera Bradley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley (FRA:ELI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.32, compared to a current price of €3.16 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is 7.90, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 15.99 and 419.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.52. Vera Bradley's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year ROIIC % calculated?
3-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vera Bradley (FRA:ELI), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is 7.90 as of Jan. 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 Vera Bradley (FRA:ELI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.16 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.32.
GuruFocus considers Vera Bradley to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ELI:
3-Year ROIIC %: 7.90 (51% below median its 10-year median of 15.99)
GF Value™: €3.32 vs. price of €3.16 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 419.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#385 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ELI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, luggage, and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the majority of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct and Vera Bradley Indirect.
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