ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Hawkeye 360's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.01%.
As of today (2026-06-27), Hawkeye 360's WACC % is 10.31%. Hawkeye 360's ROC % is -4.01% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Hawkeye 360 earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Hawkeye 360 (NYSE:HAWK) 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, Hawkeye 360's WACC % is 10.31%. Hawkeye 360's ROC % is -4.01% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Hawkeye 360 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.
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Hawkeye 360 ROC % Historical Data
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* 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 one times the 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.
Hawkeye 360 (HAWK) has a ROC % of -4.01% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Hawkeye 360 and its competitors.
Is Hawkeye 360's ROC % too high?
Hawkeye 360's current ROC % is -4.01%. Overall, Hawkeye 360 has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hawkeye 360's ROC % compare to ATRO and VOYG?
Hawkeye 360's ROC % of -4.01% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.45. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROC % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.45, based on 351 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 Hawkeye 360 and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROC % is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hawkeye 360's current ROC % is -4.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hawkeye 360 stock overvalued right now?
Hawkeye 360 (HAWK) has a current ROC % of -4.01%. The current ROC % is -4.01%. Hawkeye 360's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Hawkeye 360 (HAWK), the current ROC % is -4.01% 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.
Hawkeye 360 Inc operates in the signals intelligence (SIGINT) and defense technology sector. It provides end-to-end signals intelligence solutions integrated into national security systems for the United States and allied customers. Its offerings include radio frequency data and related insights to support defense operations. The company is involved across the value chain, including satellite design and manufacturing, data collection, and data processing and analysis. It generates revenue prominently from fixed price contract arrangements for RF signal mapping products that are used to analyze and track radio waves.
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