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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 %. SCI Engineered Materials's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 37.09%.
As of today (2026-08-03), SCI Engineered Materials's WACC % is 8.65%. SCI Engineered Materials's ROC % is 27.05% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
SCI Engineered Materials 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.
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, SCI Engineered Materials's WACC % is 8.65%. SCI Engineered Materials's ROC % is 27.05% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
SCI Engineered Materials 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 (Jun. 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.
SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) has a ROC % of 37.09% as of Jun. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on SCI Engineered Materials and its competitors.
Is SCI Engineered Materials' ROC % too high?
SCI Engineered Materials' current ROC % is 37.09%. The Semiconductors industry median ROC % is 3.79. SCI Engineered Materials' value of 37.09% is 878.6% above this industry median. Overall, SCI Engineered Materials has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SCI Engineered Materials' ROC % compare to GSTX and SMTK?
SCI Engineered Materials' ROC % of 37.09% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.79. SCI Engineered Materials' value of 37.09% is 878.6% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROC % among Semiconductors companies is 3.79, based on 1,012 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. SCI Engineered Materials's current ROC % of 37.09% is 878.6% 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 SCI Engineered Materials and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROC % is 3.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SCI Engineered Materials's current ROC % is 37.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SCI Engineered Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.94, compared to a current price of $8.89 — trading 49.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 37.09% and 878.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 3.79. SCI Engineered Materials' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA), the current ROC % is 37.09% as of Jun. 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 SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCI Engineered Materials stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.89 is trading 49.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.94.
GuruFocus considers SCI Engineered Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCIA:
ROC %: 37.09%
GF Value™: $5.94 vs. price of $8.89 (49.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 878.6% above the Semiconductors median
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SCI Engineered Materials Inc is a supplier and manufacturer of materials for physical vapor deposition (PVD) thin-film applications. The company is focused on markets within the PVD industry, including Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Glass, Optical Coatings, and Solar. The company develops inventive, customized solutions enabling commercial success through collaboration with end users and original equipment manufacturers. Its products consist of sputtering targets, evaporation materials, ceramic powders, and substrates. Additionally, it offers various services such as indium bonding services, vacuum hot pressing, machining and fabrication, and others.
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