ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. AMC Global Media's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.38%.
As of today (2026-06-26), AMC Global Media's WACC % is 7.48%. AMC Global Media's ROC % is 5.13% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
AMC Global Media earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) 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, AMC Global Media's WACC % is 7.48%. AMC Global Media's ROC % is 5.13% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
AMC Global Media 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.
AMC Global Media ROC % Related Terms
AMC Global Media 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 (Mar. 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.
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) has a ROC % of 3.38% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on AMC Global Media and its competitors.
Is AMC Global Media's ROC % too high?
AMC Global Media's current ROC % is 3.38%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROC % is 1.41. AMC Global Media's value of 3.38% is 140.6% above this industry median. Overall, AMC Global Media has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Global Media's ROC % compare to STRZ and PLAY?
AMC Global Media's ROC % of 3.38% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.41. AMC Global Media's value of 3.38% is 140.6% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROC % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.41, based on 1,016 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. AMC Global Media's current ROC % of 3.38% is 140.6% 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 AMC Global Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROC % is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMC Global Media's current ROC % is 3.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMC Global Media stock overvalued right now?
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) has a current ROC % of 3.38%. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.31, compared to a current price of €8.55 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 3.38% and 140.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.41. AMC Global Media's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC), the current ROC % is 3.38% as of Mar. 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.55 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.31.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9AC:
ROC %: 3.38%
GF Value™: €7.31 vs. price of €8.55 (17% above fair value)
Industry Position: 140.6% above the Media - Diversified median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9AC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMC Global Media owns several linear TV networks, including AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, its most widely distributed network,reached 55 million pay TV households in the US at the end of 2025. The firm also had nearly 10.5 million US streaming subscribers, with AMC+ as the flagship streaming platform. With both its linear networks and streaming offerings, the firm caters to specific niche audiences. Over the last 15 years, AMC has shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. It creates content through AMC Studios and also generates revenue from licensing content. Following an international divestiture at the end of 2023, domestic operations make up nearly 90% of total revenue.
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