ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Smith Micro Software's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -60.86%.
As of today (2026-06-24), Smith Micro Software's WACC % is 6.44%. Smith Micro Software's ROC % is -64.71% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Smith Micro Software earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Smith Micro Software (NAS:SMSI) 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, Smith Micro Software's WACC % is 6.44%. Smith Micro Software's ROC % is -64.71% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Smith Micro Software 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.
* 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.
Smith Micro Software (SMSI) has a ROC % of -60.86% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Smith Micro Software and its competitors.
Is Smith Micro Software's ROC % too high?
Smith Micro Software's current ROC % is -60.86%. Overall, Smith Micro Software has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smith Micro Software's ROC % compare to CYN and FALC?
Smith Micro Software's ROC % of -60.86% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.12. 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 3.12, based on 2,828 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 Smith Micro Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC % is 3.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith Micro Software's current ROC % is -60.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smith Micro Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith Micro Software (SMSI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.38, compared to a current price of $2.75 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -60.86%. Smith Micro Software's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Smith Micro Software (SMSI), the current ROC % is -60.86% 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 Smith Micro Software (SMSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith Micro Software stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.75 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.38.
GuruFocus considers Smith Micro Software to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMSI:
ROC %: -60.86%
GF Value™: $2.38 vs. price of $2.75 (15.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smith Micro Software Inc provides software solutions that simplify and enhance the mobile experience to some of the wireless service providers around the globe. The company's solutions include SafePath product suite provides comprehensive and easy-to-use tools to protect family digital lifestyles and manage connected devices both inside and outside the home; CommSuite premium messaging platform helps mobile service providers deliver a next-generation voicemail experience to mobile subscribers, while monetizing a legacy cost-center; and ViewSpot its retail display management platform provided wireless carriers and retailers with a way to bring powerful on-screen, interactive demos to life. It operates in single segment: Wireless.
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