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ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. British American Tobacco Kenya's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 27.57%.
As of today (2026-07-27), British American Tobacco Kenya's WACC % is 10.66%. British American Tobacco Kenya's ROC % is 31.49% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
British American Tobacco Kenya generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
British American Tobacco Kenya (NAI:BAT) 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, British American Tobacco Kenya's WACC % is 10.66%. British American Tobacco Kenya's ROC % is 31.49% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
British American Tobacco Kenya generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
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.
British American Tobacco Kenya ROC % Related Terms
British American Tobacco Kenya ROC % Historical Data
* 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 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.
British American Tobacco Kenya (NAI:BAT) has a ROC % of 27.57% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on British American Tobacco Kenya and its competitors.
Is British American Tobacco Kenya's ROC % too high?
British American Tobacco Kenya's current ROC % is 27.57%. The Tobacco Products industry median ROC % is 8.99. British American Tobacco Kenya's value of 27.57% is 206.7% above this industry median. Overall, British American Tobacco Kenya has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco Kenya's ROC % compare to PM and MO?
British American Tobacco Kenya's ROC % of 27.57% can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. The industry median ROC % is 8.99. British American Tobacco Kenya's value of 27.57% is 206.7% above 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 a Tobacco Products company?
The median ROC % among Tobacco Products companies is 8.99, based on 48 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. British American Tobacco Kenya's current ROC % of 27.57% is 206.7% above 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 British American Tobacco Kenya and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median ROC % is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. British American Tobacco Kenya's current ROC % is 27.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Kenya (NAI:BAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES355.31, compared to a current price of KES579.00 — trading 63% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 27.57% and 206.7% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 8.99. British American Tobacco Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 British American Tobacco Kenya (NAI:BAT), the current ROC % is 27.57% 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 British American Tobacco Kenya (NAI:BAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Kenya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES579.00 is trading 63% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES355.31.
GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:BAT:
ROC %: 27.57%
GF Value™: KES355.31 vs. price of KES579.00 (63% above fair value)
Industry Position: 206.7% above the Tobacco Products median
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:BAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
British American Tobacco Kenya Business Description
British American Tobacco Kenya PLC multi-category consumer goods business that operates internationally. The business activities of the company involves activities ranging from the growing of tobacco leaf to the distribution and sale of finished tobacco products and nicotine products without tobacco. The product portfolio of the company comprises a range of high-quality and creative products, including cigarettes (combustible products), cut-rug tobacco (unprocessed tobacco), and potentially reduced-risk category of tobacco-free oral nicotine products.
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