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ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Conagra Brands's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 7.21%.
As of today (2026-07-17), Conagra Brands's WACC % is 4.78%. Conagra Brands's ROC % is 7.16% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Conagra Brands 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.
Conagra Brands (FRA:CAO) 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, Conagra Brands's WACC % is 4.78%. Conagra Brands's ROC % is 7.16% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Conagra Brands 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.
Conagra Brands ROC % Related Terms
Conagra Brands ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Conagra Brands'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 four times the quarterly (May. 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.
Conagra Brands (FRA:CAO) has a ROC % of 7.21% as of May. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Conagra Brands and its competitors.
Is Conagra Brands' ROC % too high?
Conagra Brands' current ROC % is 7.21%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC % is 5.21. Conagra Brands' value of 7.21% is 38.5% above this industry median. Overall, Conagra Brands has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Conagra Brands' ROC % compare to CPB and PPC?
Conagra Brands' ROC % of 7.21% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.21. Conagra Brands' value of 7.21% is 38.5% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.21, based on 1,952 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. Conagra Brands's current ROC % of 7.21% is 38.5% 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 Conagra Brands and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC % is 5.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Conagra Brands's current ROC % is 7.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Conagra Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Conagra Brands (FRA:CAO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.62, compared to a current price of €11.99 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 7.21% and 38.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.21. Conagra Brands' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Conagra Brands (FRA:CAO), the current ROC % is 7.21% as of May. 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 Conagra Brands (FRA:CAO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Conagra Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.99 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.62.
GuruFocus considers Conagra Brands to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CAO:
ROC %: 7.21%
GF Value™: €20.62 vs. price of €11.99 (41.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CAO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Conagra Brands is a packaged food company that operates predominantly in the United States (91% of fiscal 2025 revenue). Most of its revenue comes from frozen food, including brands like Marie Callender's, Healthy Choice, Banquet, and Birds Eye. Conagra also sells snacks, shelf-stable staples, and refrigerated food through brands like Duncan Hines, Hunt's, Slim Jim, Vlasic, Orville Redenbacher's, Reddi-wip, and Wish-Bone. The company primarily sells through the US retail channel, with just 9% of fiscal 2025 revenue coming from international markets and 9% from foodservice.
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