ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Built Cybernetics's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.82%.
As of today (2026-06-30), Built Cybernetics's WACC % is 11.49%. Built Cybernetics's ROC % is -2.05% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Built Cybernetics earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC) 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, Built Cybernetics's WACC % is 11.49%. Built Cybernetics's ROC % is -2.05% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Built Cybernetics 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.
Built Cybernetics ROC % Related Terms
Built Cybernetics ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Built Cybernetics'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 (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.
Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC) has a ROC % of -8.82% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Built Cybernetics and its competitors.
Is Built Cybernetics' ROC % too high?
Built Cybernetics' current ROC % is -8.82%.
How does Built Cybernetics' ROC % compare to PWR and FIX?
Built Cybernetics' ROC % of -8.82% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.66. 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 4.66, based on 1,750 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 Built Cybernetics and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC % is 4.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Built Cybernetics's current ROC % is -8.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Built Cybernetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.02 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -8.82%. 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 Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC), the current ROC % is -8.82% 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.
Built Cybernetics PLC is a London-quoted PropTech group delivering Smart Buildings and related services. The Group is positioned to ensure the technical systems that run modern premises are designed as an integral part of the structure, from the outset. By cross-selling smart building services alongside architecture projects. The Group operates through two main Division: Smart Buildings, which includes software development, system integration, and energy monitoring solutions; and Architecture, which provides executive architecture, full-service design, and interior design services. Geographically, the Group operates in the United Kingdom and Germany, with additional presence across multiple international markets.
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