ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Deere's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.13%.
As of today (2026-06-26), Deere's WACC % is 7.60%. Deere's ROC % is 7.28% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Deere earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Deere (NYSE:DE) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Deere's WACC % is 7.60%. Deere's ROC % is 7.28% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Deere earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Deere ROC % Related Terms
Deere ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deere's ROC % 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.
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The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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.
Deere (DE) has a ROC % of 10.13% as of Apr. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Deere and its competitors.
Is Deere's ROC % too high?
Deere's current ROC % is 10.13%. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median ROC % is 5.47. Deere's value of 10.13% is 85.2% above this industry median. Overall, Deere has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deere's ROC % compare to PCAR and CNH?
Deere's ROC % of 10.13% can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.47. Deere's value of 10.13% is 85.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median ROC % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 5.47, based on 207 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Deere's current ROC % of 10.13% is 85.2% 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Deere and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median ROC % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deere's current ROC % is 10.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deere stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deere (DE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $377.63, compared to a current price of $630.76 — trading 67% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 10.13% and 85.2% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 5.47. Deere's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Deere (DE), the current ROC % is 10.13% as of Apr. 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 Deere (DE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deere stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $630.76 is trading 67% above its estimated GF Value™ of $377.63.
GuruFocus considers Deere to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DE:
ROC %: 10.13%
GF Value™: $377.63 vs. price of $630.76 (67% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.2% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median
No single metric tells the full story. See the DE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deere is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment and a major producer of construction machinery. The company is divided into four reporting segments: production & precision agriculture, or PPA, small agriculture & turf, or SAT, construction & forestry, or CF, and financial services, or FS, its captive finance subsidiary. The core PPA business is the largest contributor to sales and profits by far. Geographically, Deere sales are 60% US/Canada, 17% Europe, 14% Latin America, and 9% rest of the world. Deere goes to market through a robust dealer network that includes over 2,000 dealer locations in North America with reach into over 100 countries. John Deere Financial provides retail financing for machinery to its customers and wholesale financing for dealers.
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