ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Travis Perkins's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.84%.
As of today (2026-06-24), Travis Perkins's WACC % is 10.56%. Travis Perkins's ROC % is 4.65% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Travis Perkins earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Travis Perkins (LSE:TPK) 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, Travis Perkins's WACC % is 10.56%. Travis Perkins's ROC % is 4.65% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Travis Perkins 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.
Travis Perkins ROC % Related Terms
Travis Perkins 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 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.
Travis Perkins (LSE:TPK) has a ROC % of 4.84% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Travis Perkins and its competitors.
Is Travis Perkins' ROC % too high?
Travis Perkins' current ROC % is 4.84%. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROC % is 6.25. Travis Perkins' value of 4.84% is 22.5% below this industry median. Overall, Travis Perkins has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Travis Perkins' ROC % compare to GWW and FAST?
Travis Perkins' ROC % of 4.84% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median ROC % is 6.25. Travis Perkins' value of 4.84% is 22.5% 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROC % among Industrial Distribution companies is 6.25, based on 156 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. Travis Perkins's current ROC % of 4.84% is 22.5% 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 Travis Perkins and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROC % is 6.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Travis Perkins's current ROC % is 4.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Travis Perkins stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Travis Perkins (LSE:TPK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.12, compared to a current price of £5.34 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 4.84% and 22.5% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 6.25. Travis Perkins' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Travis Perkins (LSE:TPK), the current ROC % is 4.84% 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 Travis Perkins (LSE:TPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Travis Perkins stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.34 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.12.
GuruFocus considers Travis Perkins to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:TPK:
ROC %: 4.84%
GF Value™: £7.12 vs. price of £5.34 (25.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.5% below the Industrial Distribution median
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:TPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Travis Perkins PLC makes and sells products to the construction and home improvement industries in the United Kingdom. It offers commercial and industrial heating and cooling solutions, air conditioning, refrigeration, heat pump equipment and installation materials, and interior building products, among others. The company organizes itself into two segments: Merchanting, which generates maximum revenue, and Toolstation. The Merchanting segment sells building materials at prices specifically negotiated with customers, with variation in the products offered in each branch. The Toolstation segment includes both the UK and Benelux businesses, and sells building materials at a fixed price, with a fixed range in each store. Geographically, the company mainly operates in the United Kingdom.
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