ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Elite Pharmaceuticals's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 36.70%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Elite Pharmaceuticals's WACC % is 10.09%. Elite Pharmaceuticals's ROC % is 49.81% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Elite Pharmaceuticals 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.
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, Elite Pharmaceuticals's WACC % is 10.09%. Elite Pharmaceuticals's ROC % is 49.81% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Elite Pharmaceuticals 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.
* 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.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) has a ROC % of 36.70% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Elite Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Elite Pharmaceuticals' ROC % too high?
Elite Pharmaceuticals' current ROC % is 36.70%. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROC % is 4.44. Elite Pharmaceuticals' value of 36.70% is 726.6% above this industry median. Overall, Elite Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elite Pharmaceuticals' ROC % compare to SIGA and ORGO?
Elite Pharmaceuticals' ROC % of 36.70% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.44. Elite Pharmaceuticals' value of 36.70% is 726.6% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROC % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 4.44, based on 985 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. Elite Pharmaceuticals's current ROC % of 36.70% is 726.6% 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROC % is 4.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elite Pharmaceuticals's current ROC % is 36.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elite Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.57, compared to a current price of $0.39 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 36.70% and 726.6% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 4.44. Elite Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP), the current ROC % is 36.70% 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.39 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.57.
GuruFocus considers Elite Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ELTP:
ROC %: 36.70%
GF Value™: $0.57 vs. price of $0.39 (32.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 726.6% above the Drug Manufacturers median
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELTP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company. It is principally engaged in the development and manufacture of oral, controlled-release products, using proprietary know-how and technology. The company's operating segment includes Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA) and New Drug Applications (NDA). It generates maximum revenue from the ANDA segment. The company focuses on developing pain management products; manufacturing a line of generic pharmaceutical products with approved Abbreviated New Drug Applications; developing additional generic pharmaceutical products; development of other products in its pipeline including the products with its partners; and commercialization of new products.
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