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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 %. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.98%.
As of today (2026-07-23), Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's WACC % is 7.85%. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's ROC % is 10.32% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC 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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) 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, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's WACC % is 7.85%. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's ROC % is 10.32% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC 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.
* 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 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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) has a ROC % of 9.98% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Etihad Etisalat Co JSC and its competitors.
Is Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's ROC % too high?
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current ROC % is 9.98%. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROC % is 4.54. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's value of 9.98% is 120.1% above this industry median. Overall, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's ROC % compare to TMUS and VZ?
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's ROC % of 9.98% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.54. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's value of 9.98% is 120.1% 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROC % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.54, based on 362 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. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current ROC % of 9.98% is 120.1% 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROC % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current ROC % is 9.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Etihad Etisalat Co JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼62.93, compared to a current price of ﷼62.65 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 9.98% and 120.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.54. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020), the current ROC % is 9.98% 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼62.65 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼62.93.
GuruFocus considers Etihad Etisalat Co JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:7020:
ROC %: 9.98%
GF Value™: ﷼62.93 vs. price of ﷼62.65 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 120.1% above the Telecommunication Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:7020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC operates in the telecom sector. The company also manages, installs, and operates telephone networks, terminals, and telecommunication unit systems, as well as to sell and maintains mobile phones and telecommunication units in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company's segment includes Consumer, Business, Wholesale and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Consumer segment, which includes products and services such as voice calls, mobile Internet, and fixed Internet. The company has provides integrated services for three main sectors; individuals, businesses, and carriers. All of the company's operations are principally conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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