ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Lifetime Brands's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.13%.
As of today (2026-06-27), Lifetime Brands's WACC % is 8.12%. Lifetime Brands's ROC % is 4.26% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Lifetime Brands earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Lifetime Brands (NAS:LCUT) 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, Lifetime Brands's WACC % is 8.12%. Lifetime Brands's ROC % is 4.26% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Lifetime Brands 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.
Lifetime Brands ROC % Related Terms
Lifetime Brands 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 (Mar. 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.
Lifetime Brands (LCUT) has a ROC % of -0.13% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Lifetime Brands and its competitors.
Is Lifetime Brands' ROC % too high?
Lifetime Brands' current ROC % is -0.13%. Overall, Lifetime Brands has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifetime Brands' ROC % compare to COOK and LOVE?
Lifetime Brands' ROC % of -0.13% can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.58. 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 3.58, based on 431 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. 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 Lifetime Brands and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median ROC % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifetime Brands's current ROC % is -0.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifetime Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifetime Brands (LCUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.32, compared to a current price of $7.55 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -0.13%. Lifetime Brands' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Lifetime Brands (LCUT), the current ROC % is -0.13% as of Mar. 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 Lifetime Brands (LCUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifetime Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.55 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.32.
GuruFocus considers Lifetime Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LCUT:
ROC %: -0.13%
GF Value™: $5.32 vs. price of $7.55 (41.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LCUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifetime Brands Inc is a U.S.-based company that designs, sources, and sells branded kitchenware, tableware, and other home solution products used in the home. The company's product portfolio comprises kitchen tools, cutlery, thermometers, cutting boards, spice racks, dinnerware, stemware, flatware, bath scales, thermal beverage ware, food storage, neoprene travel products, etc. These products are marketed under owned or licensed brands like Farberware, KitchenAid, Mikasa, Misto, Taylor, Sabatier, and Pfaltzgraff, among others. The company mainly sells its products directly to retailers and distributors, and a limited selection directly to consumers through its own websites. It has two reportable operating segments: U.S., which derives maximum revenue, and International.
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