West Cobar Metals (ASX:WC1) ROC %: -29.26% (As of Dec. 2025)


What is West Cobar Metals ROC %?

West Cobar Metals ASX:WC1 ROC % is -29.26% as of Dec. 2025.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. West Cobar Metals's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -29.26%.

As of today (2026-06-30), West Cobar Metals's WACC % is 17.71%. West Cobar Metals's ROC % is -21.23% (calculated using TTM income statement data). West Cobar Metals earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

West Cobar Metals  (ASX:WC1) 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, West Cobar Metals's WACC % is 17.71%. West Cobar Metals's ROC % is -21.23% (calculated using TTM income statement data). West Cobar Metals 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.

West Cobar Metals ROC % Related Terms

West Cobar Metals ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West Cobar Metals'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.

West Cobar Metals ROC % Chart

West Cobar Metals Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROC %
-72.22 -17.45 -27.91 -15.42

West Cobar Metals Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -12.10 -39.65 -13.50 -15.54 -29.26

West Cobar Metals ROC % Calculation

West Cobar Metals'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 )
=-1.52 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (11.535 + 8.185)/ 2 )
=-1.52/9.86
=-15.42 %

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))
=12.022 - 0.86 - ( 0.256 - max(0, 0.891 - 0.518+0.256))
=11.535

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))
=8.64 - 0.343 - ( 0.309 - max(0, 0.37 - 0.482+0.309))
=8.185

West Cobar Metals'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 )
=-2.394 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (8.185 + 8.18)/ 2 )
=-2.394/8.1825
=-29.26 %

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))
=8.64 - 0.343 - ( 0.309 - max(0, 0.37 - 0.482+0.309))
=8.185

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))
=10.013 - 0.278 - ( 1.651 - max(0, 0.3 - 1.855+1.651))
=8.18

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 -29.26% mean?
West Cobar Metals (ASX:WC1) has a ROC % of -29.26% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on West Cobar Metals and its competitors.
Is West Cobar Metals' ROC % too high?
West Cobar Metals' current ROC % is -29.26%.
How does West Cobar Metals' ROC % compare to NEM and AU?
West Cobar Metals' ROC % of -29.26% 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 West Cobar Metals and its competitors. West Cobar Metals's current ROC % is -29.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Cobar Metals stock overvalued right now?
West Cobar Metals (ASX:WC1) has a current ROC % of -29.26%. The current ROC % is -29.26%. 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 West Cobar Metals (ASX:WC1), the current ROC % is -29.26% 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.

West Cobar Metals Business Description

Address 431 Roberts Road, Suite B9, Subiaco, WA, AUS, 6008
West Cobar Metals Ltd is a minerals exploration and development company focused on critical minerals within Australia. The company's projects include Salazar Critical Minerals, Fraser Range Project and Bulla Park.