ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. QinetiQ Group's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.47%.
As of today (2026-06-28), QinetiQ Group's WACC % is 5.61%. QinetiQ Group's ROC % is 10.04% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
QinetiQ Group 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.
QinetiQ Group (OTCPK:QNTQY) 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, QinetiQ Group's WACC % is 5.61%. QinetiQ Group's ROC % is 10.04% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
QinetiQ Group 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.
QinetiQ Group ROC % Related Terms
QinetiQ Group 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 two times the semi-annual (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.
QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) has a ROC % of 12.47% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on QinetiQ Group and its competitors.
Is QinetiQ Group's ROC % too high?
QinetiQ Group's current ROC % is 12.47%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROC % is 4.45. QinetiQ Group's value of 12.47% is 180.2% above this industry median. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's ROC % compare to GE and RTX?
QinetiQ Group's ROC % of 12.47% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.45. QinetiQ Group's value of 12.47% is 180.2% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROC % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.45, based on 351 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. QinetiQ Group's current ROC % of 12.47% is 180.2% 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 QinetiQ Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROC % is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QinetiQ Group's current ROC % is 12.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.10, compared to a current price of $21.48 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 12.47% and 180.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 4.45. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQY), the current ROC % is 12.47% 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.48 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.10.
GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for QNTQY:
ROC %: 12.47%
GF Value™: $24.10 vs. price of $21.48 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 180.2% above the Aerospace & Defense median
No single metric tells the full story. See the QNTQY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
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