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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 %. Lyko Group AB's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.96%.
As of today (2026-08-19), Lyko Group AB's WACC % is 7.11%. Lyko Group AB's ROC % is 3.19% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Lyko Group AB 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, Lyko Group AB's WACC % is 7.11%. Lyko Group AB's ROC % is 3.19% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Lyko Group AB 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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Lyko Group AB 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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) 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.
Lyko Group AB (OSTO:LYKO A) has a ROC % of 8.96% as of Jun. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Lyko Group AB and its competitors.
Is Lyko Group AB's ROC % too high?
Lyko Group AB's current ROC % is 8.96%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC % is 5.32. Lyko Group AB's value of 8.96% is 68.4% above this industry median. Overall, Lyko Group AB has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lyko Group AB's ROC % compare to PG and CL?
Lyko Group AB's ROC % of 8.96% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.32. Lyko Group AB's value of 8.96% is 68.4% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.32, based on 1,947 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. Lyko Group AB's current ROC % of 8.96% is 68.4% 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 Lyko Group AB and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC % is 5.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lyko Group AB's current ROC % is 8.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lyko Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lyko Group AB (OSTO:LYKO A) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr142.50, compared to a current price of kr78.90 — trading 44.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 8.96% and 68.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.32. Lyko Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Lyko Group AB (OSTO:LYKO A), the current ROC % is 8.96% as of Jun. 2026. 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 Lyko Group AB (OSTO:LYKO A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lyko Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr78.90 is trading 44.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr142.50.
GuruFocus considers Lyko Group AB to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:LYKO A:
ROC %: 8.96%
GF Value™: kr142.50 vs. price of kr78.90 (44.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:LYKO A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lyko Group AB is engaged in offering beauty products. The company operates globally via Lyko.com, the Lyko app, and various stores in Sweden, Norway, and Finland. It manages the entire chain from product development in its labs and manufacturing in a factory in Gothenburg to warehousing and sales to hairdressers and retailers. The company offers various hair, skin, makeup, fragrance, and other personal care products through brands like Waterclouds, Rebecca Stella, Pusher, Happy Crazy Mine, Bear Junk, By Lyko, and others. It reports its operations within two business segments: Nordics, which includes Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark; and Europe, which includes Germany, Austria, Poland, and the Netherlands. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Nordics segment.
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