Headwater Exploration (FRA:C6V) ROC %: 22.65% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:C6V Headwater Exploration Inc FRA:C6V
75 GF Score
Price €7.40
GF Value €5.51
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Headwater Exploration ROC %?

Headwater Exploration FRA:C6V 75 ROC % is 22.65% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:C6V with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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 %. Headwater Exploration's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.65%.

As of today (2026-06-27), Headwater Exploration's WACC % is 7.07%. Headwater Exploration's ROC % is 18.25% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Headwater Exploration 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.


Headwater Exploration  (FRA:C6V) 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, Headwater Exploration's WACC % is 7.07%. Headwater Exploration's ROC % is 18.25% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Headwater Exploration 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.


Headwater Exploration ROC % Related Terms


Headwater Exploration ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Headwater Exploration'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.

Headwater Exploration ROC % Chart

Headwater Exploration Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
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Headwater Exploration Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Headwater Exploration ROC % Calculation

Headwater Exploration'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 )
=127.96 * ( 1 - 24.16% )/( (501.708 + 519.587)/ 2 )
=97.044864/510.6475
=19.00 %

where

Headwater Exploration'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 )
=160.056 * ( 1 - 23.28% )/( (519.587 + 564.764)/ 2 )
=122.7949632/542.1755
=22.65 %

where

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 22.65% mean?
Headwater Exploration (FRA:C6V) has a ROC % of 22.65% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Headwater Exploration and its competitors.
Is Headwater Exploration's ROC % too high?
Headwater Exploration's current ROC % is 22.65%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROC % is 3.63. Headwater Exploration's value of 22.65% is 524% above this industry median. Overall, Headwater Exploration has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Headwater Exploration's ROC % compare to COP and EOG?
Headwater Exploration's ROC % of 22.65% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.63. Headwater Exploration's value of 22.65% is 524% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.63, based on 997 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. Headwater Exploration's current ROC % of 22.65% is 524% 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 Headwater Exploration and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC % is 3.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Headwater Exploration's current ROC % is 22.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Headwater Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Headwater Exploration (FRA:C6V) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.51, compared to a current price of €7.40 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 22.65% and 524% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.63. Headwater Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Headwater Exploration (FRA:C6V), the current ROC % is 22.65% 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 Headwater Exploration (FRA:C6V) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Headwater Exploration stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.40 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.51. GuruFocus considers Headwater Exploration to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C6V:

  • ROC %: 22.65%
  • GF Value™: €5.51 vs. price of €7.40 (34.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 524% above the Oil & Gas median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C6V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Headwater Exploration Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CDDRF:USAHWX:Canada
Address 215 - 9th Avenue SW, Unit 1400, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1K3
Headwater Exploration Inc is a Canadian resource company engaged in the exploration for and development and production of petroleum and natural gas in Canada. The company has high quality oil production, reserves, and lands in the prolific Clearwater play in the Marten Hills, Greater Peavine and Greater Nipisi areas of Alberta as well as low decline natural gas production and reserves in the McCully Field near Sussex, New Brunswick. Its core operating areas are Clearwater fairway, Alberta and McCully Field, New Brunswick.
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