ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Shoprite Holdings's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.67%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Shoprite Holdings's WACC % is 9.64%. Shoprite Holdings's ROC % is 12.86% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Shoprite Holdings 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.
Shoprite Holdings (JSE:SHP) 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, Shoprite Holdings's WACC % is 9.64%. Shoprite Holdings's ROC % is 12.86% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Shoprite Holdings 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.
Shoprite Holdings ROC % Related Terms
Shoprite Holdings ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shoprite 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 (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.
Shoprite Holdings (JSE:SHP) has a ROC % of 12.67% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Shoprite Holdings and its competitors.
Is Shoprite Holdings' ROC % too high?
Shoprite Holdings' current ROC % is 12.67%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROC % is 4.37. Shoprite Holdings' value of 12.67% is 189.9% above this industry median. Overall, Shoprite Holdings has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoprite Holdings' ROC % compare to DDS and M?
Shoprite Holdings' ROC % of 12.67% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.37. Shoprite Holdings' value of 12.67% is 189.9% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.37, based on 1,113 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. Shoprite Holdings's current ROC % of 12.67% is 189.9% 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 Shoprite Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC % is 4.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoprite Holdings's current ROC % is 12.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoprite Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoprite Holdings (JSE:SHP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R313.53, compared to a current price of R298.45 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 12.67% and 189.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.37. Shoprite Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 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 Shoprite Holdings (JSE:SHP), the current ROC % is 12.67% 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.
Is Shoprite Holdings (JSE:SHP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoprite Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R298.45 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R313.53.
GuruFocus considers Shoprite Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SHP:
ROC %: 12.67%
GF Value™: R313.53 vs. price of R298.45 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 189.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SHP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoprite Holdings Ltd is Africa's food retailer, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with a widespread presence across multiple African countries. The company's main business is supermarket retailing through brands such as Shoprite, Usave, and Checkers. The company organizes its operations into three main segments: Supermarkets RSA, which covers its core supermarket retail operations in South Africa. The company segments include Supermarkets Non-RSA, covering supermarket operations in other African countries; and Other Operating Segments, which include franchise stores, pharmacies, pet products, clothing, and other specialist retail formats.
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