Reliance Communications (NSE:RCOM) 3-Year ROIIC % : -0.92% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Reliance Communications 3-Year ROIIC %?

Reliance Communications NSE:RCOM 40 3-Year ROIIC % is -0.92 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:RCOM with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 351 Telecommunication Services companies, Reliance Communications ranks worse than 58.12% 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. Reliance Communications's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.92%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

The industry rank for Reliance Communications's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:RCOM's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked worse than
58.12% of 351 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.61 vs NSE:RCOM: -0.92

Reliance Communications  (NSE:RCOM) 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.

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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.


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Reliance Communications 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data

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* 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.

Reliance Communications 3-Year ROIIC % Chart

Reliance Communications Annual Data
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3-Year ROIIC %
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NSE:RCOM vs VZ, TMUS, T: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Reliance Communications'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.


Reliance Communications 3-Year ROIIC % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Reliance Communications's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Reliance Communications's 3-Year ROIIC % falls into.


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Reliance Communications 3-Year ROIIC % Calculation

Reliance Communications's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year ROIIC %=3-Year Incremental Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)**/3-Year Incremental Invested Capital**
=( -3020 (Mar. 2026) - -504.543 (Mar. 2023) )/( 1381230 (Mar. 2026) - 1107370 (Mar. 2023) )
=-2515.457/273860
=-0.92%***

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year ROIIC % →
What does a 3-Year ROIIC % of -0.92 mean?
Reliance Communications (NSE:RCOM) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of -0.92 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 Reliance Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Reliance Communications ranks #204 out of 351 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Reliance Communications' 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Reliance Communications' current 3-Year ROIIC % is -0.92. Based on the distribution chart, Reliance Communications ranks #204 out of 351 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Reliance Communications has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reliance Communications' 3-Year ROIIC % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Reliance Communications ranks #204 out of 351 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This places Reliance Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.61. 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 1.61, 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. 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 Reliance Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reliance Communications's current 3-Year ROIIC % is -0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reliance Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reliance Communications (NSE:RCOM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1.27, compared to a current price of ₹0.83 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is -0.92. Reliance Communications' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Reliance Communications (NSE:RCOM), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is -0.92 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 Reliance Communications (NSE:RCOM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reliance Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹0.83 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1.27. GuruFocus considers Reliance Communications to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:RCOM:

  • 3-Year ROIIC %: -0.92
  • GF Value™: ₹1.27 vs. price of ₹0.83 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Reliance Communications Business Description

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Address H Block, 1st Floor, Thane Belapur Road, Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City, Navi Mumbai, MH, IND, 400710
Reliance Communications Ltd is a triple-play telecommunications company that provides mobile, voice, and broadband services in two segments: India Operations and Global Operations. The India Operations segment includes business voice, long-distance services, and broadband access to enterprise customers, and managed Internet data centre services. The Global Operations segment offers international data and network services, enterprise services, and data services to global customers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from India Operations.
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