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ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. CKX Lands's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.69%.
As of today (2026-08-21), CKX Lands's WACC % is 4.29%. CKX Lands's ROC % is -0.63% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
CKX Lands earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
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, CKX Lands's WACC % is 4.29%. CKX Lands's ROC % is -0.63% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
CKX Lands 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.
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CKX Lands ROC % Historical Data
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* 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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) 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.
CKX Lands (CKX) has a ROC % of 1.69% as of Jun. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on CKX Lands and its competitors.
Is CKX Lands' ROC % too high?
CKX Lands' current ROC % is 1.69%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROC % is 4.22. CKX Lands' value of 1.69% is 60% below this industry median. Overall, CKX Lands has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CKX Lands' ROC % compare to PRT and EONR?
CKX Lands' ROC % of 1.69% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.22. CKX Lands' value of 1.69% is 60% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC % among Oil & Gas companies is 4.22, based on 1,009 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. CKX Lands's current ROC % of 1.69% is 60% below the industry median. 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 CKX Lands and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC % is 4.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CKX Lands's current ROC % is 1.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CKX Lands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKX Lands (CKX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.87, compared to a current price of $10.41 — trading 51.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 1.69% and 60% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 4.22. CKX Lands' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 CKX Lands (CKX), the current ROC % is 1.69% as of Jun. 2026. 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 CKX Lands (CKX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKX Lands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.41 is trading 51.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.87.
GuruFocus considers CKX Lands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CKX:
ROC %: 1.69%
GF Value™: $6.87 vs. price of $10.41 (51.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CKX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CKX Lands Inc is a Louisiana corporation organized to receive non-producing mineral royalties spun off by a southwest Louisiana bank. It operates in three segments: Oil and Gas, Surface, and Timber. The company owns land and mineral interests and collects income through its ownership of oil and gas royalties, surface leases for farming, the right of way, and other uses, and timber sales. The company's oil and gas royalties are paid by the operators who own the wells, and timber income is paid by the highest bidder for the timber. It has small royalty interests in approximately 20 different producing oil and gas fields. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from the Timber segment.
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