ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Symrise AG's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%.
As of today (2026-06-27), Symrise AG's WACC % is 6.79%. Symrise AG's ROC % is 5.87% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Symrise AG earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1d) 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, Symrise AG's WACC % is 6.79%. Symrise AG's ROC % is 5.87% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Symrise AG 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.
Symrise AG ROC % Related Terms
Symrise AG ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Symrise AG'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.
Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) has a ROC % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Symrise AG and its competitors.
Is Symrise AG's ROC % too high?
Symrise AG's current ROC % is 0.00%. Overall, Symrise AG has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symrise AG's ROC % compare to LIN and SHW?
Symrise AG's ROC % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.46. 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROC % among Chemicals companies is 4.46, based on 1,586 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 Symrise AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC % is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symrise AG's current ROC % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symrise AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €88.28, compared to a current price of €76.81 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 0.00%. Symrise AG's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 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 Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D), the current ROC % is 0.00% 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 Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €76.81 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of €88.28.
GuruFocus considers Symrise AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SY1D:
ROC %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €88.28 vs. price of €76.81 (13% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SY1D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symrise is a global supplier of ingredients for fragrances and flavourings across the food, beverage, household products, and pharmaceutical industries. With an estimated 12% market share, it is the world's fourth-largest supplier of fragrances and flavourings. The company was created after a 2003 merger of two companies that originated in 1874 and 1919. With almost 13,000 employees, Symrise produces 35,000 products sourced from 10,000 mostly natural raw materials such as vanilla, citrus, blossoms, and plant or animal materials for more than 6,000 customers.
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