Black Iron (FRA:BIN) ROC %: -73.16% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Black Iron ROC %?

Black Iron FRA:BIN 24 ROC % is -73.16% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BIN with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Black Iron's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -73.16%.

As of today (2026-06-26), Black Iron's WACC % is 17.31%. Black Iron's ROC % is -55.44% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Black Iron earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

Black Iron  (FRA:BIN) 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, Black Iron's WACC % is 17.31%. Black Iron's ROC % is -55.44% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Black Iron 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.

Black Iron ROC % Related Terms

Black Iron ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Black Iron'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.

Black Iron ROC % Chart

Black Iron Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -23,350.00 -65,620.00 -59,000.00 -133.27 -44.78

Black Iron Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -37.68 -45.50 -48.19 -55.79 -73.16
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Black Iron ROC % Calculation

Black Iron's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1.294 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (3.085 + 2.694)/ 2 )
=-1.294/2.8895
=-44.78 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2.263 - 1.146 - ( 1.696 - max(0, 3.713 - 1.745+1.696))
=3.085

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=0.927 - 1.086 - ( 0.484 - max(0, 3.387 - 0.534+0.484))
=2.694

Black Iron's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1.976 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (2.694 + 2.708)/ 2 )
=-1.976/2.701
=-73.16 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=0.927 - 1.086 - ( 0.484 - max(0, 3.387 - 0.534+0.484))
=2.694

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=0.623 - 1.097 - ( 0.208 - max(0, 3.429 - 0.247+0.208))
=2.708

Note: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of -73.16% mean?
Black Iron (FRA:BIN) has a ROC % of -73.16% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Black Iron and its competitors.
Is Black Iron's ROC % too high?
Black Iron's current ROC % is -73.16%. Overall, Black Iron has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Black Iron's ROC % compare to competitors?
Black Iron's ROC % of -73.16% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROC % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Black Iron and its competitors. Black Iron's current ROC % is -73.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Black Iron stock overvalued right now?
Black Iron (FRA:BIN) has a current ROC % of -73.16%. The current ROC % is -73.16%. Black Iron's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 3 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 Black Iron (FRA:BIN), the current ROC % is -73.16% 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.

Black Iron Business Description

Other Exchanges BKIRF:USA0ULQ:UKBKI:Canada
Address 198 Davenport Road, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5R 1J2
Black Iron Inc is engaged in the exploration and development of ferrous metals in Ukraine, namely the Shymanivske iron ore project located in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. The Shymanivske project is surrounded by five operating iron ore mines, including several owned by Metinvest and ArcelorMittal's iron ore complex.
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