AMSS (Amass Brands) ROC %: -34.50% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Amass Brands ROC %?

Amass Brands AMSS +5.74% 8 ROC % is -34.50% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates AMSS with a GF Score™ of 8/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Amass Brands's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -34.50%.

As of today (2026-07-19), Amass Brands's WACC % is 19.62%. Amass Brands's ROC % is -34.50% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Amass Brands earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Amass Brands  (NAS:AMSS) 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, Amass Brands's WACC % is 19.62%. Amass Brands's ROC % is -34.50% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Amass Brands 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.


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Amass Brands ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Amass Brands'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.

Amass Brands ROC % Chart

Amass Brands Annual Data
Trend Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
-45.42 -34.50

Amass Brands Semi-Annual Data
Dec24 Dec25
ROC % -45.42 -34.50
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Amass Brands ROC % Calculation

Amass Brands's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-8.089 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (26.955 + 19.944)/ 2 )
=-8.089/23.4495
=-34.50 %

where

Amass Brands's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-8.089 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (26.955 + 19.944)/ 2 )
=-8.089/23.4495
=-34.50 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of -34.50% mean?
Amass Brands (AMSS) has a ROC % of -34.50% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Amass Brands and its competitors.
Is Amass Brands' ROC % too high?
Amass Brands' current ROC % is -34.50%. Overall, Amass Brands has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amass Brands' ROC % compare to YHC and EPSM?
Amass Brands' ROC % of -34.50% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.85. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median ROC % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 4.85, based on 209 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. 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 Amass Brands and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median ROC % is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amass Brands's current ROC % is -34.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amass Brands stock overvalued right now?
Amass Brands (AMSS) has a current ROC % of -34.50%. The current ROC % is -34.50%. Amass Brands' overall GF Score™ is 8/100 with 3 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 Amass Brands (AMSS), the current ROC % is -34.50% as of Dec. 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.

Amass Brands Business Description

Address 860 E Stowell Road, Santa Maria, CA, USA, 93454
Amass Brands Inc is building a diversified premium beverage platform at the intersection of craft, wellness, and functionality. The company operates in the beverage industry, offering a portfolio that includes spirits, wine, and non-alcoholic products. The company distributes its brands in the United States through wholesale, on-premise, and direct-to-consumer channels. The company has two segments: Wine and Spirits. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Wine segment, which offers a portfolio of premium imported and domestic wine brands. Geographically, it operates predominantly in the USA.
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