GSV (GSVI) ROC %: -38.89% (As of Mar. 2009)

What is GSV ROC %?

GSV GSVI -99.50% ROC % is -38.89% as of Mar. 2009.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. GSV's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 was -38.89%.

As of today (2026-06-24), GSV's WACC % is 0.00%. GSV's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). GSV earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

GSV (OTCPK:GSVI) 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, GSV's WACC % is 0.00%. GSV's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). GSV 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.

GSV ROC % Related Terms

GSV ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GSV's ROC % can be seen below:

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GSV ROC % Chart

GSV Annual Data

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-16.66

-3.51

-3.75

6.99

9.87

GSV Quarterly Data
	Jun04	Sep04	Dec04	Mar05	Jun05	Sep05	Dec05	Mar06	Jun06	Sep06	Dec06	Mar07	Jun07	Sep07	Dec07	Mar08	Jun08	Sep08	Dec08	Mar09
ROC %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															26.88	374.72	-20.05	-34.71	-38.89

GSV ROC % Calculation

GSV's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as:

	ROC % (A: Dec. 2008 )
=	NOPAT	/	Average Invested Capital
=	Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )	/	( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2007 )	+	Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2008 ))	/ count )
=	0.18 * ( 1 - 0% )	/	( (2.971	+	0.676)	/ 2 )
=	0.18	/	1.8235
=	9.87 %

where

	Invested Capital		(A: Dec. 2007 )
=	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	))
=	2.981	-	0.326	-	( 0.398	-	max(0, 0.884	-	0.568	+	0.398	))
=	2.971

	Invested Capital		(A: Dec. 2008 )
=	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	))
=	0.39	-	0.22	-	( 0.236	-	max(0, 0.772	-	0.266	+	0.236	))
=	0.676

GSV's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 is calculated as:

	ROC % (Q: Mar. 2009 )
=	NOPAT	/	Average Invested Capital
=	Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )	/	( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2008 )	+	Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2009 ))	/ count )
=	-0.26 * ( 1 - 0% )	/	( (0.676	+	0.661)	/ 2 )
=	-0.26	/	0.6685
=	-38.89 %

where

	Invested Capital		(Q: Dec. 2008 )
=	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	))
=	0.39	-	0.22	-	( 0.236	-	max(0, 0.772	-	0.266	+	0.236	))
=	0.676

	Invested Capital		(Q: Mar. 2009 )
=	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	))
=	0.276	-	0.203	-	( 0.109	-	max(0, 0.733	-	0.145	+	0.109	))
=	0.661

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2009) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →

What does a ROC % of -38.89% mean?

GSV (GSVI) has a ROC % of -38.89% as of Mar. 2009. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on GSV and its competitors.

Is GSV's ROC % too high?

GSV's current ROC % is -38.89%.

How does GSV's ROC % compare to VTGDF and PESX?

GSV's ROC % of -38.89% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.63. 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 998 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. 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 GSV 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. GSV's current ROC % is -38.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is GSV stock overvalued right now?

GSV (GSVI) has a current ROC % of -38.89%. The current ROC % is -38.89%. 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 GSV (GSVI), the current ROC % is -38.89% as of Mar. 2009. 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.

GSV Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

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Website http://www.gsv.com

GSV Inc is engaged in managing investments in oil and gas wells. The company is currently seeking additional related opportunities.