Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ) ROC %: -42.88% (As of Dec. 2025)

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MIL:ACQ Acquazzurra SpA MIL:ACQ
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What is Acquazzurra SpA ROC %?

Acquazzurra SpA MIL:ACQ 12 ROC % is -42.88% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MIL:ACQ with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.19. The stock has 4 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 %. Acquazzurra SpA's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -42.88%.

As of today (2026-09-11), Acquazzurra SpA's WACC % is 4.80%. Acquazzurra SpA's ROC % is -21.98% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Acquazzurra SpA earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Acquazzurra SpA  (MIL:ACQ) 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, Acquazzurra SpA's WACC % is 4.80%. Acquazzurra SpA's ROC % is -21.98% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Acquazzurra SpA 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.


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Acquazzurra SpA ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acquazzurra SpA'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.

Acquazzurra SpA ROC % Chart

Acquazzurra SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 9.41 -2.17 2.51 -7.46 -23.23

Acquazzurra SpA Semi-Annual Data
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 -0.40 -3.03 -11.99 -4.13 -42.88
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Acquazzurra SpA ROC % Calculation

Acquazzurra SpA'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 )
=-1.262 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (6.714 + 4.153)/ 2 )
=-1.262/5.4335
=-23.23 %

where

Acquazzurra SpA'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 )
=-2.254 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (6.361 + 4.153)/ 2 )
=-2.254/5.257
=-42.88 %

where

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 -42.88% mean?
Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ) has a ROC % of -42.88% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Acquazzurra SpA and its competitors.
Is Acquazzurra SpA's ROC % too high?
Acquazzurra SpA's current ROC % is -42.88%. Overall, Acquazzurra SpA has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acquazzurra SpA's ROC % compare to APP and TTD?
Acquazzurra SpA's ROC % of -42.88% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.64. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROC % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.64, based on 1,002 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 Acquazzurra SpA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROC % is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acquazzurra SpA's current ROC % is -42.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acquazzurra SpA stock overvalued right now?
Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ) has a current ROC % of -42.88%. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.19, compared to a current price of €10.50 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -42.88%. Acquazzurra SpA's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ), the current ROC % is -42.88% 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 Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acquazzurra SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.50 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.19.

Key valuation signals for MIL:ACQ:

  • ROC %: -42.88%
  • GF Value™: €12.19 vs. price of €10.50 (13.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Acquazzurra SpA Business Description

Address Via Rutilia, 10/8, Milan, ITA, 20141
Acquazzurra SpA operates as an advertising agency engaged in providing barter advertising and public relations consulting services. It sells advertising spaces in exchange for the advertiser's goods which are sold at retail, both through its point of sale and through the e-commerce channel and wholesale. It derives maximum revenue from sale of advertising spaces through mass media, and the rest from the sale of goods received from advertisers. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Italy followed by other parts of the European Union, and other regions.
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