ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Sandfire Resources's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.14%.
As of today (2026-06-24), Sandfire Resources's WACC % is 14.49%. Sandfire Resources's ROC % is 6.18% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Sandfire Resources earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) 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, Sandfire Resources's WACC % is 14.49%. Sandfire Resources's ROC % is 6.18% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Sandfire Resources 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.
Sandfire Resources ROC % Related Terms
Sandfire Resources ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sandfire Resources'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 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.
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) has a ROC % of 8.14% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Sandfire Resources and its competitors.
Is Sandfire Resources' ROC % too high?
Sandfire Resources' current ROC % is 8.14%. Overall, Sandfire Resources has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandfire Resources' ROC % compare to SCCO and FCX?
Sandfire Resources' ROC % of 8.14% 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 Sandfire Resources and its competitors. Sandfire Resources's current ROC % is 8.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandfire Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$14.50, compared to a current price of A$19.67 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 8.14%. Sandfire Resources' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR), the current ROC % is 8.14% 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$19.67 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$14.50.
GuruFocus considers Sandfire Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SFR:
ROC %: 8.14%
GF Value™: A$14.50 vs. price of A$19.67 (35.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SFR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sandfire Resources Ltd is a copper-focused mineral exploration and development company. The company's operating segments include DeGrussa Copper operations, MATSA Copper Operations, Black Butte Copper Project, Motheo Copper Operations, and Exploration and Other. It derives key revenue from the MATSA Copper Operations segment, which consists of the Minas de Aguas Tenidas (MATSA) polymetallic mining complex in Spain and exploration and evaluation activities in Spain and Portugal. The operations comprise three underground mines and a central processing facility. The mines generate revenue from the sale of copper, zinc, and lead concentrates containing a silver by-product. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Spain, followed by China, Sweden, Malaysia, and other regions.
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