Arabica Star Co (SAU:9617) ROC %: -1.22% (As of Dec. 2025)

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SAU:9617 Arabica Star Co SAU:9617
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What is Arabica Star Co ROC %?

Arabica Star Co SAU:9617 15 ROC % is -1.22% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SAU:9617 with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 3 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 %. Arabica Star Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.22%.

As of today (2026-07-22), Arabica Star Co's WACC % is 12.60%. Arabica Star Co's ROC % is -0.69% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Arabica Star Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Arabica Star Co  (SAU:9617) 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, Arabica Star Co's WACC % is 12.60%. Arabica Star Co's ROC % is -0.69% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Arabica Star Co 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.


Arabica Star Co ROC % Related Terms


Arabica Star Co ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arabica Star Co'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.

Arabica Star Co ROC % Chart

Arabica Star Co Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
11.20 8.94 -0.67

Arabica Star Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROC % 0.00 7.55 10.29 -0.12 -1.22
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Arabica Star Co ROC % Calculation

Arabica Star Co's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-0.535 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (74.845 + 84.578)/ 2 )
=-0.535/79.7115
=-0.67 %

where

Arabica Star Co's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-0.982 * ( 1 - 1.9% )/( (73.61 + 84.578)/ 2 )
=-0.963342/79.094
=-1.22 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 -1.22% mean?
Arabica Star Co (SAU:9617) has a ROC % of -1.22% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Arabica Star Co and its competitors.
Is Arabica Star Co's ROC % too high?
Arabica Star Co's current ROC % is -1.22%. Overall, Arabica Star Co has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabica Star Co's ROC % compare to MCD and SBUX?
Arabica Star Co's ROC % of -1.22% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.19. 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 Restaurants company?
The median ROC % among Restaurants companies is 4.19, based on 355 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 Arabica Star Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median ROC % is 4.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabica Star Co's current ROC % is -1.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabica Star Co stock overvalued right now?
Arabica Star Co (SAU:9617) has a current ROC % of -1.22%. The current ROC % is -1.22%. Arabica Star Co's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 Arabica Star Co (SAU:9617), the current ROC % is -1.22% as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Arabica Star Co Business Description

Address 7425 King Khalid Road, Buraydah, SAU, 52367
Arabica Star Co is engaged in operating beverage stores (coffee shops) and restaurants.
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