Boku (LSE:BOKU) ROC %: 8.03% (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:BOKU Boku Inc LSE:BOKU
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Price £1.48
GF Value £2.46
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What is Boku ROC %?

Boku LSE:BOKU 74 ROC % is 8.03% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:BOKU with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Boku's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.03%.

As of today (2026-06-28), Boku's WACC % is 5.27%. Boku's ROC % is 14.73% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Boku 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.


Boku  (LSE:BOKU) 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, Boku's WACC % is 5.27%. Boku's ROC % is 14.73% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Boku 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.


Boku ROC % Related Terms


Boku ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boku'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.

Boku ROC % Chart

Boku Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.51 9.58 9.23 5.06 14.27

Boku Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.29 -0.27 10.15 23.30 8.03
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Boku ROC % Calculation

Boku's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=15.372 * ( 1 - 37.27% )/( (67.252 + 67.903)/ 2 )
=9.6428556/67.5775
=14.27 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=321.41 - 196.571 - ( 112.566 - max(0, 202.445 - 260.032+112.566))
=67.252

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=374.244 - 238.123 - ( 144.58 - max(0, 247.858 - 316.076+144.58))
=67.903

Boku's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=12.002 * ( 1 - 57.5% )/( (59.199 + 67.903)/ 2 )
=5.10085/63.551
=8.03 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=330.035 - 212.124 - ( 121.422 - max(0, 213.219 - 271.931+121.422))
=59.199

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=374.244 - 238.123 - ( 144.58 - max(0, 247.858 - 316.076+144.58))
=67.903

Note: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of 8.03% mean?
Boku (LSE:BOKU) has a ROC % of 8.03% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Boku and its competitors.
Is Boku's ROC % too high?
Boku's current ROC % is 8.03%. The Software industry median ROC % is 3.03. Boku's value of 8.03% is 165% above this industry median. Overall, Boku has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boku's ROC % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
Boku's ROC % of 8.03% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.03. Boku's value of 8.03% is 165% 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 Software company?
The median ROC % among Software companies is 3.03, based on 2,827 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. Boku's current ROC % of 8.03% is 165% 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 Boku and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC % is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boku's current ROC % is 8.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boku stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boku (LSE:BOKU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.46, compared to a current price of £1.48 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 8.03% and 165% above the Software industry median of 3.03. Boku's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Boku (LSE:BOKU), the current ROC % is 8.03% 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 Boku (LSE:BOKU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boku stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.48 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.46. GuruFocus considers Boku to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BOKU:

  • ROC %: 8.03%
  • GF Value™: £2.46 vs. price of £1.48 (39.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 165% above the Software median

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BOKU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Boku Business Description

Other Exchanges B04:Germany
Address 660 Market Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94104
Boku Inc is a carrier billing company. Its technology enables mobile phone users to buy goods and services and make online payments using their mobile devices. The company's operating segment is Payments. It generates maximum revenue from the Payments segment, which is engaged in the provision of a payment platform that enables mobile phone users to buy goods and services and charge them to their mobile phone or prepaid balance. Its geographical segments are the Americas, APAC, and EMEA(Europe, the Middle East & Africa). The majority is from APAC.
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