ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Hannover Rueck SE's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.26%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Hannover Rueck SE's WACC % is 0.92%. Hannover Rueck SE's ROC % is 4.46% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Hannover Rueck SE 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.
Hannover Rueck SE (OTCPK:HVRRF) 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, Hannover Rueck SE's WACC % is 0.92%. Hannover Rueck SE's ROC % is 4.46% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Hannover Rueck SE 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.
Hannover Rueck SE ROC % Related Terms
Hannover Rueck SE 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.
Note:
The EBIT 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.
Hannover Rueck SE (HVRRF) has a ROC % of 4.26% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Hannover Rueck SE and its competitors.
Is Hannover Rueck SE's ROC % too high?
Hannover Rueck SE's current ROC % is 4.26%. The Insurance industry median ROC % is 3.36. Hannover Rueck SE's value of 4.26% is 26.8% above this industry median. Overall, Hannover Rueck SE has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hannover Rueck SE's ROC % compare to RGA and EG?
Hannover Rueck SE's ROC % of 4.26% can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.36. Hannover Rueck SE's value of 4.26% is 26.8% 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 Insurance company?
The median ROC % among Insurance companies is 3.36, based on 368 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. Hannover Rueck SE's current ROC % of 4.26% is 26.8% 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 Hannover Rueck SE and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median ROC % is 3.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hannover Rueck SE's current ROC % is 4.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hannover Rueck SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hannover Rueck SE (HVRRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $351.60, compared to a current price of $270.00 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 4.26% and 26.8% above the Insurance industry median of 3.36. Hannover Rueck SE's overall GF Score™ is 76/100. 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 Hannover Rueck SE (HVRRF), the current ROC % is 4.26% 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 Hannover Rueck SE (HVRRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hannover Rueck SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $270.00 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $351.60.
GuruFocus considers Hannover Rueck SE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HVRRF:
ROC %: 4.26%
GF Value™: $351.60 vs. price of $270.00 (23.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% above the Insurance median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HVRRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hannover Re is a reinsurance company headquartered in Hannover, Germany. Its roots go back to the 1920s when, in conjunction with the Gerling Group, Haftpflichtverband founded Eisen- und Stahl-Industrie to provide reinsurance services. In the 1960s ownership of the business was turned over to Haftpflichtverband, and Aktiengesellschaft für Transport und- Rückversicherung was founded. This was the basis of Hannover Re. The business expanded into life and health reinsurance in the 1990s, and over the next 30 years expanded beyond its core domestic market of Germany to write business internationally. Hannover sold its commercial specialty insurance business to Talanx in January 2019. Hannover was listed in the 1990s on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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