ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.68%.
As of today (2026-06-27), Gulf Keystone Petroleum's WACC % is 11.87%. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's ROC % is 2.93% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Gulf Keystone Petroleum earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
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, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's WACC % is 11.87%. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's ROC % is 2.93% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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 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.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (OSL:GKP) has a ROC % of 8.68% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum's ROC % too high?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current ROC % is 8.68%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROC % is 3.63. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's value of 8.68% is 139.1% above this industry median. Overall, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Keystone Petroleum's ROC % compare to COP and EOG?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's ROC % of 8.68% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.63. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's value of 8.68% is 139.1% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.63, based on 997 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. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current ROC % of 8.68% is 139.1% 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC % is 3.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current ROC % is 8.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum (OSL:GKP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr21.73, compared to a current price of kr22.70 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 8.68% and 139.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.63. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (OSL:GKP), the current ROC % is 8.68% 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (OSL:GKP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr22.70 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr21.73.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Keystone Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:GKP:
ROC %: 8.68%
GF Value™: kr21.73 vs. price of kr22.70 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 139.1% above the Oil & Gas median
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:GKP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd is a holding company that is engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development, and production business. The company mainly operates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which consists of the Shaikan and the Erbil office, which provide support to the operations in Kurdistan. The firm has a Production Sharing Contract with the Kurdistan Regional Government. The company generates revenue from oil sales.
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