Thungela Resources (LSE:TGA) ROC %: -6.29% (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:TGA Thungela Resources Ltd LSE:TGA
65 GF Score
Price £4.57
GF Value £5.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Thungela Resources ROC %?

Thungela Resources LSE:TGA -6.26% 65 ROC % is -6.29% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:TGA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 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 %. Thungela Resources's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -6.29%.

As of today (2026-06-26), Thungela Resources's WACC % is 7.21%. Thungela Resources's ROC % is -4.26% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Thungela Resources earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Thungela Resources  (LSE:TGA) 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, Thungela Resources's WACC % is 7.21%. Thungela Resources's ROC % is -4.26% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Thungela Resources 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.


Thungela Resources ROC % Related Terms


Thungela Resources ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Thungela Resources'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.

Thungela Resources ROC % Chart

Thungela Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 46.09 98.15 16.17 8.04 -4.55

Thungela Resources Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 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 16.18 4.22 11.17 -1.68 -6.29
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Thungela Resources ROC % Calculation

Thungela Resources'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 )
=-66.034 * ( 1 - 11.12% )/( (1424.679 + 1156.532)/ 2 )
=-58.6910192/1290.6055
=-4.55 %

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))
=2087.413 - 285.474 - ( 377.26 - max(0, 355.942 - 815.262+377.26))
=1424.679

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))
=1676.819 - 293.072 - ( 227.215 - max(0, 356.754 - 615.477+227.215))
=1156.532

Thungela Resources'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 )
=-92.306 * ( 1 - 12.23% )/( (1417.894 + 1156.532)/ 2 )
=-81.0169762/1287.213
=-6.29 %

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))
=1947.613 - 262.709 - ( 267.01 - max(0, 346.667 - 650.9+267.01))
=1417.894

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))
=1676.819 - 293.072 - ( 227.215 - max(0, 356.754 - 615.477+227.215))
=1156.532

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 -6.29% mean?
Thungela Resources (LSE:TGA) has a ROC % of -6.29% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Thungela Resources and its competitors.
Is Thungela Resources' ROC % too high?
Thungela Resources' current ROC % is -6.29%. Overall, Thungela Resources has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thungela Resources' ROC % compare to CNR?
Thungela Resources' ROC % of -6.29% can be compared against companies in the Other Energy Sources industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for an Other Energy Sources company?
A good ROC % depends on the Other Energy Sources industry context. 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 Thungela Resources and its competitors. Thungela Resources's current ROC % is -6.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thungela Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thungela Resources (LSE:TGA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.22, compared to a current price of £4.57 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -6.29%. Thungela Resources' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Thungela Resources (LSE:TGA), the current ROC % is -6.29% 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 Thungela Resources (LSE:TGA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thungela Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.57 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.22. GuruFocus considers Thungela Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:TGA:

  • ROC %: -6.29%
  • GF Value™: £5.22 vs. price of £4.57 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Thungela Resources Business Description

Address 25 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Thungela Resources Ltd is a pure-play producer and exporter of thermal coal with operations in South Africa and Australia. The group focuses on high-quality coal reserves and marketable production, positioning as a key player in the energy market by delivering coal through world-class ports, and powering nations. It owns interests in various mining operations, namely Goedehoop, Greenside, Isibonelo, Khwezela, AAIC, Mafube Coal Mining, and Butsanani Energy which consist of both underground and open cast mines located in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Its operational segments are Opencast, Underground, and Services.
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