ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Computershare's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.57%.
As of today (2026-06-24), Computershare's WACC % is 5.32%. Computershare's ROC % is 17.51% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Computershare generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
Computershare (OTCPK:CMSQF) 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, Computershare's WACC % is 5.32%. Computershare's ROC % is 17.51% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Computershare generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
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.
Computershare ROC % Related Terms
Computershare ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Computershare'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.
Computershare (CMSQF) has a ROC % of 17.57% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Computershare and its competitors.
Is Computershare's ROC % too high?
Computershare's current ROC % is 17.57%. The Capital Markets industry median ROC % is 1.23. Computershare's value of 17.57% is 1334.3% above this industry median. Overall, Computershare has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Computershare's ROC % compare to MS and GS?
Computershare's ROC % of 17.57% can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.23. Computershare's value of 17.57% is 1334.3% above 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median ROC % among Capital Markets companies is 1.23, based on 694 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. Computershare's current ROC % of 17.57% is 1334.3% above 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 Computershare and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median ROC % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Computershare's current ROC % is 17.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Computershare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare (CMSQF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.59, compared to a current price of $25.96 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 17.57% and 1334.3% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.23. Computershare's overall GF Score™ is 93/100. 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 Computershare (CMSQF), the current ROC % is 17.57% 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 Computershare (CMSQF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.96 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.59.
GuruFocus considers Computershare to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CMSQF:
ROC %: 17.57%
GF Value™: $22.59 vs. price of $25.96 (14.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1334.3% above the Capital Markets median
No single metric tells the full story. See the CMSQF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in Australia in 1978, Computershare has grown via acquisitions to become the world's leading provider of issuer services. Employee share plans and communications services are commonly sold together with issuer services to corporations. The company also has a business services offering and a corporate trust business, alongside a small mortgage administration business that's due to be divested. Over the medium term, around half of group EBITDA is expected to be generated from interest income on client cash balances, or margin income, which is exposed to interest-rate movements.
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