Quantum Graphite (ASX:QGL) ROC %: -19.61% (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:QGL Quantum Graphite Ltd ASX:QGL
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What is Quantum Graphite ROC %?

Quantum Graphite ASX:QGL 31 ROC % is -19.61% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:QGL with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 4 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 %. Quantum Graphite's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -19.61%.

As of today (2026-07-12), Quantum Graphite's WACC % is 6.66%. Quantum Graphite's ROC % is -20.23% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Quantum Graphite earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

Quantum Graphite  (ASX:QGL) 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, Quantum Graphite's WACC % is 6.66%. Quantum Graphite's ROC % is -20.23% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Quantum Graphite 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.

Quantum Graphite ROC % Related Terms

Quantum Graphite ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quantum Graphite'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.

Quantum Graphite ROC % Chart

Quantum Graphite Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.64 -12.09 -25.44 -21.95 -30.50

Quantum Graphite Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.29 -30.63 -40.74 -20.84 -19.61
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Quantum Graphite ROC % Calculation

Quantum Graphite's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Jun. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=-6.304 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (20.478 + 20.853)/ 2 )
=-6.304/20.6655
=-30.50 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Jun. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=22.605 - 3.217 - ( 1.436 - max(0, 3.217 - 2.127+1.436))
=20.478

Invested Capital(A: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=22.869 - 1.77 - ( 1.584 - max(0, 1.77 - 2.016+1.584))
=20.853

Quantum Graphite'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: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-4.128 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (20.853 + 21.243)/ 2 )
=-4.128/21.048
=-19.61 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=22.869 - 1.77 - ( 1.584 - max(0, 1.77 - 2.016+1.584))
=20.853

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=23.565 - 1.563 - ( 1.703 - max(0, 1.563 - 2.322+1.703))
=21.243

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of -19.61% mean?
Quantum Graphite (ASX:QGL) has a ROC % of -19.61% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Quantum Graphite and its competitors.
Is Quantum Graphite's ROC % too high?
Quantum Graphite's current ROC % is -19.61%. Overall, Quantum Graphite has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quantum Graphite's ROC % compare to competitors?
Quantum Graphite's ROC % of -19.61% 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 Quantum Graphite and its competitors. Quantum Graphite's current ROC % is -19.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quantum Graphite stock overvalued right now?
Quantum Graphite (ASX:QGL) has a current ROC % of -19.61%. The current ROC % is -19.61%. Quantum Graphite's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 4 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 Quantum Graphite (ASX:QGL), the current ROC % is -19.61% 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.

Quantum Graphite Business Description

Address 349 Collins Street, Level 5, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
Quantum Graphite Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of high-grade flake graphite products and the mining and exploration of graphite deposits in South Australia. It is involved in the exploration, mining, processing, and manufacturing of graphite and associated products. Its main Uley graphite mine produces coarse graphite flake products.
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