ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Luminar Technologies's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -221.14%.
As of today (2026-06-29), Luminar Technologies's WACC % is 11.64%. Luminar Technologies's ROC % is -183.54% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Luminar Technologies earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Luminar Technologies (MEX:LAZR) 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, Luminar Technologies's WACC % is 11.64%. Luminar Technologies's ROC % is -183.54% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Luminar Technologies 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.
* 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.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
Luminar Technologies (MEX:LAZR) has a ROC % of -221.14% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Luminar Technologies and its competitors.
Is Luminar Technologies' ROC % too high?
Luminar Technologies' current ROC % is -221.14%. Overall, Luminar Technologies has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luminar Technologies' ROC % compare to FFLO and OMTK?
Luminar Technologies' ROC % of -221.14% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.09. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROC % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.09, based on 1,315 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 Luminar Technologies and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROC % is 5.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luminar Technologies's current ROC % is -221.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luminar Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Luminar Technologies (MEX:LAZR) has a current ROC % of -221.14%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,255.61, compared to a current price of MXN3.89 — trading 99.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -221.14%. Luminar Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 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 Luminar Technologies (MEX:LAZR), the current ROC % is -221.14% 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 Luminar Technologies (MEX:LAZR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luminar Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3.89 is trading 99.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,255.61.
Key valuation signals for MEX:LAZR:
ROC %: -221.14%
GF Value™: MXN1,255.61 vs. price of MXN3.89 (99.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:LAZR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Luminar Technologies Inc is a technology firm specializing in Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) hardware and software solutions for automotive and related applications. It develops LiDAR systems, semiconductor components, and software in-house for use in passenger and commercial vehicles, as well as other markets, to support safety and autonomous driving functions. The company's business activities are organized in two operating segments: (i) Autonomy Solutions and (ii) Advanced Technologies and Services. The majority of revenue is derived from the Autonomy Solutions segment, which is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sale of LiDAR sensors catering mainly to OEMs in the automotive, commercial vehicle, robo-taxi and adjacent industries.
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