Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) 3-Year ROIIC % : -146.60% (As of Jan. 2026)

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WBO:LBRA Bath & Body Works Inc WBO:LBRA
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What is Bath & Body Works 3-Year ROIIC %?

Bath & Body Works WBO:LBRA -4.11% 63 3-Year ROIIC % is -146.60 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:LBRA with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bath & Body Works ranks worse than 94.8% 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. Bath & Body Works's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -146.60%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

The industry rank for Bath & Body Works's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:LBRA's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked worse than
94.8% of 1057 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 4.63 vs WBO:LBRA: -146.60

Bath & Body Works  (WBO:LBRA) 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.


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Bath & Body Works 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bath & Body Works'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.

Bath & Body Works 3-Year ROIIC % Chart

Bath & Body Works Annual Data
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3-Year ROIIC %
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WBO:LBRA vs MNSO, RH, ASO: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bath & Body Works'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.


Bath & Body Works 3-Year ROIIC % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bath & Body Works's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bath & Body Works's 3-Year ROIIC % falls into.


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Bath & Body Works 3-Year ROIIC % Calculation

Bath & Body Works'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**
=( 705.0626908 (Jan. 2026) - 970.2098944 (Jan. 2023) )/( 3189.548 (Jan. 2026) - 3340.8 (Jan. 2023) )
=-265.1472036/-151.252
=175.30%***

* 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 -146.60 mean?
Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of -146.60 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 Bath & Body Works and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #1002 out of 1057 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 94.8%.
Is Bath & Body Works' 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Bath & Body Works' current 3-Year ROIIC % is -146.60. Based on the distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #1002 out of 1057 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bath & Body Works has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bath & Body Works' 3-Year ROIIC % compare to MNSO and RH?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #1002 out of 1057 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This places Bath & Body Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 4.63. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.63, based on 1,057 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 Bath & Body Works and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 4.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bath & Body Works's current 3-Year ROIIC % is -146.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bath & Body Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.17, compared to a current price of €18.22 — trading 37.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is -146.60. Bath & Body Works' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is -146.60 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 Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bath & Body Works stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.22 is trading 37.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.17. GuruFocus considers Bath & Body Works to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:LBRA:

  • 3-Year ROIIC %: -146.60
  • GF Value™: €29.17 vs. price of €18.22 (37.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Bath & Body Works Business Description

Address Three Limited Parkway, Columbus, OH, USA, 43230
Bath & Body Works is a specialty home fragrance and fragrant body care retailer operating under the Bath & Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, and White Barn brands. The company generates most of its business in North America, with just 4% of sales from international markets in fiscal 2025. For fiscal 2025, 77% of sales stemmed from the brick-and-mortar network of more than 1,900 retail stores, similar to 2024 levels, as consumer shopping patterns remained normal. Future growth is expected from store upgrades, digital and international channels, as well as adjacent category expansions like men's and lip.
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