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ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Kewaunee Scientific's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 11.42%.
As of today (2026-07-22), Kewaunee Scientific's WACC % is 13.33%. Kewaunee Scientific's ROC % is 8.75% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Kewaunee Scientific earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Kewaunee Scientific (NAS:KEQU) 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, Kewaunee Scientific's WACC % is 13.33%. Kewaunee Scientific's ROC % is 8.75% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Kewaunee Scientific 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.
Kewaunee Scientific ROC % Related Terms
Kewaunee Scientific 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 four times the quarterly (Apr. 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.
Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) has a ROC % of 11.42% as of Apr. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors.
Is Kewaunee Scientific's ROC % too high?
Kewaunee Scientific's current ROC % is 11.42%. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median ROC % is 3.41. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 11.42% is 234.9% above this industry median. Overall, Kewaunee Scientific has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewaunee Scientific's ROC % compare to VIRC and BSET?
Kewaunee Scientific's ROC % of 11.42% can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.41. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 11.42% is 234.9% 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median ROC % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.41, based on 428 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. Kewaunee Scientific's current ROC % of 11.42% is 234.9% 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 Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median ROC % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kewaunee Scientific's current ROC % is 11.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewaunee Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.41, compared to a current price of $37.40 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 11.42% and 234.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.41. Kewaunee Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU), the current ROC % is 11.42% as of Apr. 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 Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.40 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $45.41.
GuruFocus considers Kewaunee Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KEQU:
ROC %: 11.42%
GF Value™: $45.41 vs. price of $37.40 (17.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 234.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median
No single metric tells the full story. See the KEQU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewaunee Scientific Corp is a designer and manufacturer of technical furniture products for industries investing in spaces where discovery occurs, typically in laboratories. It serves in end-use markets that are all commercial, Life sciences, pharma, education, government and military research, etc. The company operates through two segments: The domestic segment designs manufactures and installs scientific and technical furniture, including steel and wood laboratory cabinetry, fume hoods, laminate casework, flexible systems, and Others; The International segment provides facility design, engineering, construction, and project management from the planning stage through the testing and commissioning of laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic business segment.
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