ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. South Bow's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.24%.
As of today (2026-06-26), South Bow's WACC % is 7.59%. South Bow's ROC % is 6.50% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
South Bow earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
South Bow (NYSE:SOBO) 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, South Bow's WACC % is 7.59%. South Bow's ROC % is 6.50% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
South Bow 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.
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South Bow ROC % Historical Data
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* 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.
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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.
South Bow (SOBO) has a ROC % of 5.24% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on South Bow and its competitors.
Is South Bow's ROC % too high?
South Bow's current ROC % is 5.24%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROC % is 3.63. South Bow's value of 5.24% is 44.4% above this industry median. Overall, South Bow has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Bow's ROC % compare to WMB and EPD?
South Bow's ROC % of 5.24% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.63. South Bow's value of 5.24% is 44.4% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.63, based on 997 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. South Bow's current ROC % of 5.24% is 44.4% 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 South Bow and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC % is 3.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Bow's current ROC % is 5.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Bow stock overvalued right now?
South Bow (SOBO) has a current ROC % of 5.24%. The current ROC % is 5.24% and 44.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.63. South Bow's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 12 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 South Bow (SOBO), the current ROC % is 5.24% 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.
South Bow Corp is a energy infrastructure company. The company is engaged in constructing pipelines system safely transports liquids like crude oil, across Canadian provinces, U.S. states, and Gulf coasts. It has three reportable segments: Keystone Pipeline System, Marketing, and Intra-Alberta & Other. It derives maximum revenue from Keystone Pipeline System segment. The company's projects and pipelines include: Blackrod connection project; Grand Rapids Pipeline System; Marketlink Pipeline System; Keystone Pipeline System; Port Neches Link; and White Spruce Pipeline System.
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