ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Deutz AG's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.75%.
As of today (2026-07-01), Deutz AG's WACC % is 10.61%. Deutz AG's ROC % is 5.95% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Deutz AG earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Deutz AG (FRA:DEZ) 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, Deutz AG's WACC % is 10.61%. Deutz AG's ROC % is 5.95% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Deutz 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.
Deutz AG ROC % Related Terms
Deutz AG ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deutz 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 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.
Deutz AG (FRA:DEZ) has a ROC % of 5.75% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Deutz AG and its competitors.
Is Deutz AG's ROC % too high?
Deutz AG's current ROC % is 5.75%. The Industrial Products industry median ROC % is 5.21. Deutz AG's value of 5.75% is 10.4% above this industry median. Overall, Deutz AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutz AG's ROC % compare to GEV and ETN?
Deutz AG's ROC % of 5.75% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.21. Deutz AG's value of 5.75% is 10.4% 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 Industrial Products company?
The median ROC % among Industrial Products companies is 5.21, based on 3,033 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. Deutz AG's current ROC % of 5.75% is 10.4% 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 Deutz AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROC % is 5.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutz AG's current ROC % is 5.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutz AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutz AG (FRA:DEZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.21, compared to a current price of €8.74 — trading 67.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 5.75% and 10.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.21. Deutz AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Deutz AG (FRA:DEZ), the current ROC % is 5.75% 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 Deutz AG (FRA:DEZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutz AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.74 is trading 67.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.21.
GuruFocus considers Deutz AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DEZ:
ROC %: 5.75%
GF Value™: €5.21 vs. price of €8.74 (67.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% above the Industrial Products median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DEZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deutz AG is engaged in the development, production, and sales of drive solutions for off-road applications. The current portfolio of the company ranges from diesel and gas to hybrid and electric to hydrogen-based drives. DEUTZ engines serve construction and agricultural machinery, material handling applications such as forklifts or lifting platforms, commercial and rail vehicles as well as boat applications for private and commercial use. The company's Operating segments are Services, Engines, NewTech, Energy, Defense and Other.
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