ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Pyxus International's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.55%.
As of today (2026-06-26), Pyxus International's WACC % is 0.31%. Pyxus International's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Pyxus International earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Pyxus International (OTCPK:PYYX) 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, Pyxus International's WACC % is 0.31%. Pyxus International's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Pyxus International 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.
Pyxus International ROC % Related Terms
Pyxus International ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pyxus International'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.
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The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 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.
Pyxus International (PYYX) has a ROC % of 9.55% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Pyxus International and its competitors.
Is Pyxus International's ROC % too high?
Pyxus International's current ROC % is 9.55%. The Tobacco Products industry median ROC % is 8.99. Pyxus International's value of 9.55% is 6.2% above this industry median. Overall, Pyxus International has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pyxus International's ROC % compare to RYM and CHUC?
Pyxus International's ROC % of 9.55% can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. The industry median ROC % is 8.99. Pyxus International's value of 9.55% is 6.2% 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. Pyxus International's current ROC % of 9.55% is 6.2% 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 Pyxus International 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. Pyxus International's current ROC % is 9.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pyxus International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pyxus International (PYYX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.15, compared to a current price of $3.48 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 9.55% and 6.2% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 8.99. Pyxus International's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Pyxus International (PYYX), the current ROC % is 9.55% as of Mar. 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 Pyxus International (PYYX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pyxus International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.48 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.15.
GuruFocus considers Pyxus International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PYYX:
ROC %: 9.55%
GF Value™: $3.15 vs. price of $3.48 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.2% above the Tobacco Products median
No single metric tells the full story. See the PYYX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pyxus International Inc is a agricultural company. The Company is a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable, and traceable products and ingredients, principally leaf tobacco. Its leaf tobacco operations deal mainly in flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos that are used in international cigarette brands. It purchase tobacco on five continents and ship to customers globally. It mainly purchase tobacco from suppliers and assume the risk of matching the quantities and grades required by its customers to the crop it is contractually obligated to purchase. It has single segment. It has presence in China, Indonesia, United States, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Poland, Russia, Egypt, and Others.
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