RWSPF (RWS Holdings) ROC %: -1.24% (As of Mar. 2026)


RWSPF RWS Holdings PLC RWSPF
69 GF Score
Price $0.92
GF Value $2.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is RWS Holdings ROC %?

RWS Holdings RWSPF 69 ROC % is -1.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RWSPF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. RWS Holdings's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.24%.

As of today (2026-06-27), RWS Holdings's WACC % is 6.08%. RWS Holdings's ROC % is -9.78% (calculated using TTM income statement data). RWS Holdings earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


RWS Holdings  (OTCPK:RWSPF) 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, RWS Holdings's WACC % is 6.08%. RWS Holdings's ROC % is -9.78% (calculated using TTM income statement data). RWS Holdings 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.


RWS Holdings ROC % Related Terms


RWS Holdings ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RWS Holdings'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.

RWS Holdings ROC % Chart

RWS Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.05 4.74 -0.58 4.74 -9.25

RWS Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.31 7.48 -1.70 -17.70 -1.24
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RWS Holdings ROC % Calculation

RWS Holdings's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Sep. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=-126.757 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (1445.238 + 1295.811)/ 2 )
=-126.757/1370.5245
=-9.25 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Sep. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1595.899 - 69.312 - ( 81.349 - max(0, 209.524 - 368.122+81.349))
=1445.238

Invested Capital(A: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1406.622 - 66.757 - ( 44.054 - max(0, 221.757 - 332.162+44.054))
=1295.811

RWS Holdings's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-18.934 * ( 1 - 21.05% )/( (1295.811 + 1115.334)/ 2 )
=-14.948393/1205.5725
=-1.24 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1406.622 - 66.757 - ( 44.054 - max(0, 221.757 - 332.162+44.054))
=1295.811

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1368.667 - 208.4 - ( 44.933 - max(0, 223.867 - 343.067+44.933))
=1115.334

Note: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of -1.24% mean?
RWS Holdings (RWSPF) has a ROC % of -1.24% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on RWS Holdings and its competitors.
Is RWS Holdings' ROC % too high?
RWS Holdings' current ROC % is -1.24%. Overall, RWS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RWS Holdings' ROC % compare to IBM and ACN?
RWS Holdings' ROC % of -1.24% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.11. 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 Software company?
The median ROC % among Software companies is 3.11, based on 2,830 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. 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 RWS Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RWS Holdings's current ROC % is -1.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RWS Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RWS Holdings (RWSPF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.17, compared to a current price of $0.92 — trading 57.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -1.24%. RWS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 RWS Holdings (RWSPF), the current ROC % is -1.24% 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 RWS Holdings (RWSPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RWS Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.92 is trading 57.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.17. GuruFocus considers RWS Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for RWSPF:

  • ROC %: -1.24%
  • GF Value™: $2.17 vs. price of $0.92 (57.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the RWSPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


RWS Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges RWSl:UKRWS:UKRWJ1:Germany
Address Vanwall Road, RWS Compass House, Vanwall Business Park, Maidenhead, Berkshire, GBR, SL6 4UB
RWS Holdings plc is a United Kingdom-based company. The group is a world-wide AI solutions company empowering the world's trusted enterprise AI. Through its Generate, Transform, and Protect segments, it delivers intelligent content, enterprise knowledge, large-scale localization, and IP protection for world-wide growth. The company provides the confidence, governance, and expertise organisations need to deploy AI safely, responsibly, and at scale.
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