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5-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (5-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 5-year.
Franklin Wireless's 5-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -358.22%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for Franklin Wireless's 5-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
FKWL's 5-Year ROIIC % is ranked worse than 98.07% of 2274
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.305
vs FKWL: -358.22
Franklin Wireless (NAS:FKWL) 5-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.
Franklin Wireless 5-Year ROIIC % Related Terms
Franklin Wireless 5-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franklin Wireless's 5-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.
FKWL vs BOSC, FIEE, UTSI: 5-Year ROIIC % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Franklin Wireless's 5-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-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.
Franklin Wireless 5-Year ROIIC % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Franklin Wireless's 5-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Wireless's 5-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 5-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.
Franklin Wireless (FKWL) has a 5-Year ROIIC % of -358.22 as of Jun. 2025. 5-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 5-year. View historical data on Franklin Wireless and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #2230 out of 2274 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Franklin Wireless' 5-Year ROIIC % too high?
Franklin Wireless' current 5-Year ROIIC % is -358.22. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #2230 out of 2274 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Franklin Wireless has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Wireless' 5-Year ROIIC % compare to BOSC and FIEE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #2230 out of 2274 companies for 5-Year ROIIC %. This places Franklin Wireless in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year ROIIC % is 3.31. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year ROIIC % for a Hardware company?
The median 5-Year ROIIC % among Hardware companies is 3.31, based on 2,274 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-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 5-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 5-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 5-year. View historical data on Franklin Wireless and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year ROIIC % is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Wireless's current 5-Year ROIIC % is -358.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Wireless stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless (FKWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.11, compared to a current price of $2.34 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year ROIIC % is -358.22. Franklin Wireless' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year ROIIC % calculated?
5-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Wireless (FKWL), the current 5-Year ROIIC % is -358.22 as of Jun. 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 Franklin Wireless (FKWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.34 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.11.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Wireless to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FKWL:
5-Year ROIIC %: -358.22
GF Value™: $4.11 vs. price of $2.34 (43.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FKWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franklin Wireless Corp is a provider of wireless solutions, including mobile hotspots, routers, and modems, as well as hardware and software products that support machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Its M2M and IoT solutions include embedded modules, modems, and gateways built to deliver reliable always-on connectivity supporting a spectrum of applications. These products are designed to solve wireless connectivity challenges in a range of vertical markets, including video surveillance, digital signage, home security, oil and gas exploration, kiosks, fleet management, smart grid, vehicle diagnostics, and telematics.
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