ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Nu-World Holdings's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 7.03%.
As of today (2026-06-28), Nu-World Holdings's WACC % is 11.84%. Nu-World Holdings's ROC % is 5.48% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Nu-World Holdings earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) 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, Nu-World Holdings's WACC % is 11.84%. Nu-World Holdings's ROC % is 5.48% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Nu-World Holdings 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.
Nu-World Holdings ROC % Related Terms
Nu-World Holdings ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nu-World Holdings'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 two times the semi-annual (Feb. 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.
Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) has a ROC % of 7.03% as of Feb. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Nu-World Holdings and its competitors.
Is Nu-World Holdings' ROC % too high?
Nu-World Holdings' current ROC % is 7.03%. The Hardware industry median ROC % is 4.09. Nu-World Holdings' value of 7.03% is 72.1% above this industry median. Overall, Nu-World Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nu-World Holdings' ROC % compare to AAPL?
Nu-World Holdings' ROC % of 7.03% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.09. Nu-World Holdings' value of 7.03% is 72.1% 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 Hardware company?
The median ROC % among Hardware companies is 4.09, based on 2,448 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. Nu-World Holdings's current ROC % of 7.03% is 72.1% 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 Nu-World Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nu-World Holdings's current ROC % is 7.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nu-World Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R31.53, compared to a current price of R27.03 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 7.03% and 72.1% above the Hardware industry median of 4.09. Nu-World Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL), the current ROC % is 7.03% as of Feb. 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R27.03 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R31.53.
GuruFocus considers Nu-World Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NWL:
ROC %: 7.03%
GF Value™: R31.53 vs. price of R27.03 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.1% above the Hardware median
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nu-World Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in importing, manufacturing, assembling, marketing, and distributing branded consumer goods, including consumer electronics, high-technology, small electrical appliances, white goods, liquor, and furniture. It also manufactures kitchenware and Telefunken. The company operates its business in geographic segments that include South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The South African segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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