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ROIC is a key metric for investing
But most investors don't understand ROIC
Here's how to use the metric ROIC when investing:
1/ ROIC stands for Return on Invested Capital and it's a crucial metric to evaluate a company's profitability.
ROIC measures the amount of money a company generates on each dollar it invests in its operations. It takes into account both debt and equity financing
2/ It is an important indicator of how efficiently a company uses its capital.
Let's take a look at an example
Say a company invests $1 million in a new project and generates $200,000 in operating income.
The company's ROIC would be 20% ($200,000/$1,000,000).
3/ A higher ROIC is generally better because it means the company is generating more income on each dollar invested.
This is a sign of strong financial performance and efficient capital allocation.
4/ On the other hand, a low ROIC could indicate that a company is not making the most of its investments or is using too much capital to generate income.
This can be a warning sign for investors.
5/ Let's take another example.
Apple has consistently maintained a high ROIC over the years.
In 2021, their ROIC was 26.5%, which is higher than the industry average of 9.7%.
This is a sign of strong financial performance.
6/ On the other hand, a company like Tesla has a lower ROIC of 5.5% in 2021.
This is partly because they have been investing heavily in research and development, which has yet to generate significant returns.
7/ It's important to note that ROIC should be used in conjunction with other financial metrics to evaluate a company's financial health.
A company with a high ROIC but a high debt-equity ratio may not be as attractive as a company with a lower ROIC but a lower debt-equity
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