HZLIF (Hertz Energy) ROC %: -8.04% (As of Jan. 2026)


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What is Hertz Energy ROC %?

Hertz Energy HZLIF -21.15% 34 ROC % is -8.04% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates HZLIF with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Hertz Energy's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -8.04%.

As of today (2026-06-25), Hertz Energy's WACC % is -6.75%. Hertz Energy's ROC % is -17.01% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Hertz Energy earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

Hertz Energy  (OTCPK:HZLIF) 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, Hertz Energy's WACC % is -6.75%. Hertz Energy's ROC % is -17.01% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Hertz Energy 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.

Hertz Energy ROC % Related Terms

Hertz Energy ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hertz Energy'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.

Hertz Energy ROC % Chart

Hertz Energy Annual Data
Trend Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
ROC %
0.00 -255.93 -406.38 -51.14 -8.77

Hertz Energy Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
ROC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.86 -29.43 -24.99 -6.37 -8.04
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Hertz Energy ROC % Calculation

Hertz Energy's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Jul. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Jul. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Jul. 2025 ))/ count )
=-0.515 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (5.416 + 6.329)/ 2 )
=-0.515/5.8725
=-8.77 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Jul. 2024 )
=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))
=6.101 - 0.701 - ( 0.915 - max(0, 1.038 - 1.022+0.915))
=5.416

Invested Capital(A: Jul. 2025 )
=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))
=6.409 - 0.808 - ( 0.036 - max(0, 0.914 - 0.186+0.036))
=6.329

Hertz Energy's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Oct. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=-0.496 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (6.104 + 6.239)/ 2 )
=-0.496/6.1715
=-8.04 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Oct. 2025 )
=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))
=6.252 - 0.979 - ( 0.001 - max(0, 0.979 - 0.148+0.001))
=6.104

Invested Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=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))
=6.485 - 0.977 - ( 0.092 - max(0, 0.977 - 0.246+0.092))
=6.239

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of -8.04% mean?
Hertz Energy (HZLIF) has a ROC % of -8.04% as of Jan. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Hertz Energy and its competitors.
Is Hertz Energy's ROC % too high?
Hertz Energy's current ROC % is -8.04%. Overall, Hertz Energy has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hertz Energy's ROC % compare to competitors?
Hertz Energy's ROC % of -8.04% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROC % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Hertz Energy and its competitors. Hertz Energy's current ROC % is -8.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hertz Energy stock overvalued right now?
Hertz Energy (HZLIF) has a current ROC % of -8.04%. The current ROC % is -8.04%. Hertz Energy's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hertz Energy (HZLIF), the current ROC % is -8.04% as of Jan. 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.

Hertz Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges A340:GermanyHZ:Canada
Address 1500-1055 West Georgia Street, Royal Centre, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E4N7
Hertz Energy Inc is engaged in the exploration and development of mineral resources, currently focusing on projects in Arizona, USA. The company's sole mineral property is the Lucky Mica Project located in the Maricopa County of Arizona, USA and and the Patriota Lithium Project, located along the Eastern Brazilian Pegmatite Province, in Brazil and Snake Lithium Project and both located in James Bay, Quebec.
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