ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Clariant AG's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.72%.
As of today (2026-06-24), Clariant AG's WACC % is 2.83%. Clariant AG's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Clariant AG earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) 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, Clariant AG's WACC % is 2.83%. Clariant AG's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Clariant AG 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.
Clariant AG ROC % Related Terms
Clariant AG ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clariant AG'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 two times the semi-annual (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.
Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) has a ROC % of 8.72% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Clariant AG and its competitors.
Is Clariant AG's ROC % too high?
Clariant AG's current ROC % is 8.72%. The Chemicals industry median ROC % is 4.46. Clariant AG's value of 8.72% is 95.5% above this industry median. Overall, Clariant AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clariant AG's ROC % compare to LIN and SHW?
Clariant AG's ROC % of 8.72% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.46. Clariant AG's value of 8.72% is 95.5% 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROC % among Chemicals companies is 4.46, based on 1,585 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. Clariant AG's current ROC % of 8.72% is 95.5% 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 Clariant AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC % is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clariant AG's current ROC % is 8.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clariant AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.64, compared to a current price of €8.12 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 8.72% and 95.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.46. Clariant AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN), the current ROC % is 8.72% 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 Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.12 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.64.
GuruFocus considers Clariant AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CLRN:
ROC %: 8.72%
GF Value™: €10.64 vs. price of €8.12 (23.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.5% above the Chemicals median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CLRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clariant AG is a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company with world-wide operations. It develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a broad range of specialty chemicals, which play a key role in its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or add value to their end products. The company reports in three business areas: care chemicals, absorbents and additives and catalysts. Care chemicals mainly targets consumer end markets such as personal care and homecare, but it also has an industrial component. Absorbents and additives encompass Clariant's coatings and adhesives, absorbents, and plastics segments. Catalysts manufacturers process catalysts, mainly for petrochemical and syngas plants.
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