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Bharti AirtelNSE:BHARTIARTL +0.03%85 3-Year ROIIC % is 23.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 160% above its 10-year median of 8.89. GuruFocus rates NSE:BHARTIARTL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,134.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 351 Telecommunication Services companies, Bharti Airtel ranks better than 80.34% 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.
Bharti Airtel's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.08%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for Bharti Airtel's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BHARTIARTL's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked better than 80.34% of 351
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs NSE:BHARTIARTL: 23.08
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.
Bharti Airtel 3-Year ROIIC % Related Terms
Bharti Airtel 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bharti Airtel'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.
NSE:BHARTIARTL vs TMUS, VZ, T: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Bharti Airtel'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.
Bharti Airtel 3-Year ROIIC % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Bharti Airtel's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bharti Airtel's 3-Year ROIIC % falls into.
* 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.
Bharti Airtel (NSE:BHARTIARTL) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of 23.08 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Bharti Airtel and its competitors. This is 160% above median its historical median of 8.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Bharti Airtel ranks #69 out of 351 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Bharti Airtel's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Bharti Airtel's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 23.08 is 160% above median its 10-year median of 8.89. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.70. Bharti Airtel's value of 23.08 is 1257.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bharti Airtel ranks #69 out of 351 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bharti Airtel has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bharti Airtel's 3-Year ROIIC % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Bharti Airtel ranks #69 out of 351 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This places Bharti Airtel in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.70. Bharti Airtel's value of 23.08 is 1257.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.89 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Bharti Airtel 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.70, based on 351 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. Bharti Airtel's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 23.08 is 1257.6% 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 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 Bharti Airtel and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bharti Airtel's current 3-Year ROIIC % is 23.08, which is 160% above median its own 10-year median of 8.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bharti Airtel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharti Airtel (NSE:BHARTIARTL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,134.91, compared to a current price of ₹1,949.00 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is 23.08, which is 160% above median its 10-year median of 8.89 and 1257.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.70. Bharti Airtel's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Bharti Airtel (NSE:BHARTIARTL), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is 23.08 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 Bharti Airtel (NSE:BHARTIARTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharti Airtel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,949.00 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,134.91.
GuruFocus considers Bharti Airtel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BHARTIARTL:
3-Year ROIIC %: 23.08 (160% above median its 10-year median of 8.89)
GF Value™: ₹2,134.91 vs. price of ₹1,949.00 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1257.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#69 of 351)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BHARTIARTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bharti Airtel Ltd is a telecommunications company. The company's segments include Mobile Services India, Mobile Services Africa, Mobile Services South Asia, Airtel Business, Passive Infrastructure Services, Homes Services, Digital TV Services, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Mobile Services India segment. Mobile Services India services cover voice and data telecom services provided through wireless technology (2G /3G/4G) in India. It includes the captive national long-distance networks, which provide connectivity to the mobile services business in India. It also includes intra-city fibre networks.
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