ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Australian Strategic Materials's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -8.02%.
As of today (2026-06-24), Australian Strategic Materials's WACC % is 18.36%. Australian Strategic Materials's ROC % is -10.92% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Australian Strategic Materials earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Australian Strategic Materials (OTCPK:ASMMF) 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, Australian Strategic Materials's WACC % is 18.36%. Australian Strategic Materials's ROC % is -10.92% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Australian Strategic Materials 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.
Australian Strategic Materials ROC % Related Terms
Australian Strategic Materials ROC % Historical Data
* 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.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-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.
Australian Strategic Materials (ASMMF) has a ROC % of -8.02% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Australian Strategic Materials and its competitors.
Is Australian Strategic Materials' ROC % too high?
Australian Strategic Materials' current ROC % is -8.02%. Overall, Australian Strategic Materials has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Strategic Materials' ROC % compare to competitors?
Australian Strategic Materials' ROC % of -8.02% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROC % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Australian Strategic Materials and its competitors. Australian Strategic Materials's current ROC % is -8.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Australian Strategic Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Strategic Materials (ASMMF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.99, compared to a current price of $0.85 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -8.02%. Australian Strategic Materials' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Australian Strategic Materials (ASMMF), the current ROC % is -8.02% 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.
Is Australian Strategic Materials (ASMMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Strategic Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.85 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.99.
GuruFocus considers Australian Strategic Materials to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASMMF:
ROC %: -8.02%
GF Value™: $0.99 vs. price of $0.85 (14.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASMMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Australian Strategic Materials Business Description
Australian Strategic Materials Ltd is engaged in the business of producing and mining specialty metal and oxides. The product portfolio includes neodymium, praseodymium, zirconium, hafnium, dysprosium, terbium and niobium oxides. Its Dubbo Project includes Central Western New South Wales, Australia. The company's segment includes Corporate, Dubbo, and Korea. The company generates majority of its revenue from Korea, which includes the Korean Metals Plant.
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