ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Kier Group's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.49%.
As of today (2026-06-26), Kier Group's WACC % is 6.63%. Kier Group's ROC % is 2.87% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Kier Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Kier Group (OTCPK:KIERF) 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, Kier Group's WACC % is 6.63%. Kier Group's ROC % is 2.87% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Kier Group 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.
Kier Group ROC % Related Terms
Kier Group ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kier Group'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.
Kier Group (KIERF) has a ROC % of 2.49% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Kier Group and its competitors.
Is Kier Group's ROC % too high?
Kier Group's current ROC % is 2.49%. The Construction industry median ROC % is 4.65. Kier Group's value of 2.49% is 46.5% below this industry median. Overall, Kier Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kier Group's ROC % compare to PWR and FIX?
Kier Group's ROC % of 2.49% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.65. Kier Group's value of 2.49% is 46.5% below 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 Construction company?
The median ROC % among Construction companies is 4.65, based on 1,755 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. Kier Group's current ROC % of 2.49% is 46.5% below 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 Kier Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC % is 4.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kier Group's current ROC % is 2.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kier Group stock overvalued right now?
Kier Group (KIERF) has a current ROC % of 2.49%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.01, compared to a current price of $2.75 — trading 36.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 2.49% and 46.5% below the Construction industry median of 4.65. Kier Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Kier Group (KIERF), the current ROC % is 2.49% 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 Kier Group (KIERF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kier Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.75 is trading 36.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.01.
Key valuation signals for KIERF:
ROC %: 2.49%
GF Value™: $2.01 vs. price of $2.75 (36.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.5% below the Construction median
No single metric tells the full story. See the KIERF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kier Group PLC is a construction, services and property company that builds and maintains projects for various sectors. Its design and engineering capabilities meet the specifications for public and private customers. The construction segment works in both the public and private sectors through local bases and offers national coverage for its clients. The infrastructure services segment is focused on four main markets: highways, utilities, infrastructure, and rail. The property segment, which invests and develops schemes and sites across the United Kingdom and the last segment is corporate segment. Kier plans to divest from this segment to free up capital for the other segments. The U.K. accounts majority of its revenue, with the rest split among the Americas, Middle East, and Far East.
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