ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Aena SME's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.60%.
As of today (2026-06-27), Aena SME's WACC % is 6.91%. Aena SME's ROC % is 19.10% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Aena SME 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.
Aena SME (HAM:A441) 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, Aena SME's WACC % is 6.91%. Aena SME's ROC % is 19.10% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Aena SME 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.
Aena SME ROC % Related Terms
Aena SME ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aena SME'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.
Aena SME (HAM:A441) has a ROC % of 8.60% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Aena SME and its competitors.
Is Aena SME's ROC % too high?
Aena SME's current ROC % is 8.60%. The Transportation industry median ROC % is 4.69. Aena SME's value of 8.60% is 83.4% above this industry median. Overall, Aena SME has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aena SME's ROC % compare to JOBY and CAAP?
Aena SME's ROC % of 8.60% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.69. Aena SME's value of 8.60% is 83.4% 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 a Transportation company?
The median ROC % among Transportation companies is 4.69, based on 994 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. Aena SME's current ROC % of 8.60% is 83.4% 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 Aena SME and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROC % is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aena SME's current ROC % is 8.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aena SME stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aena SME (HAM:A441) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.70, compared to a current price of €27.30 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 8.60% and 83.4% above the Transportation industry median of 4.69. Aena SME's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 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 Aena SME (HAM:A441), the current ROC % is 8.60% 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 Aena SME (HAM:A441) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aena SME stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.30 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.70.
GuruFocus considers Aena SME to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:A441:
ROC %: 8.60%
GF Value™: €24.70 vs. price of €27.30 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.4% above the Transportation median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:A441 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aena's 46 airports in Spain handle 99.9% of the country's air traffic. Its three busiest airports—Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona-El Prat, and Palma de Mallorca—account for roughly half of Spain's passengers. The dual-till framework in Spain leaves its commercial and real estate businesses completely unregulated, allowing the group to monetize its passenger flow and earn economic rents. It is launching a transformational EUR 13 billion DORA III investment cycle (2027-31) to expand capacity across its Spanish network. The group also controls three airports in the UK (Luton, Leeds Bradford, and Newcastle) and 18 airports in Brazil. It has minority holdings in 12 airports in Mexico and two in Jamaica through its 6.4% look-through stake in Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico.
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