ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Spruce Biosciences's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1,572.07%.
As of today (2026-06-24), Spruce Biosciences's WACC % is 22.53%. Spruce Biosciences's ROC % is -1041.40% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Spruce Biosciences earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Spruce Biosciences (NAS:SPRB) 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, Spruce Biosciences's WACC % is 22.53%. Spruce Biosciences's ROC % is -1041.40% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Spruce Biosciences 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.
Spruce Biosciences ROC % Related Terms
Spruce Biosciences ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spruce Biosciences'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.
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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.
Spruce Biosciences (SPRB) has a ROC % of -1,572.07% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Spruce Biosciences and its competitors.
Is Spruce Biosciences' ROC % too high?
Spruce Biosciences' current ROC % is -1,572.07%. Overall, Spruce Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spruce Biosciences' ROC % compare to HURA and AGEN?
Spruce Biosciences' ROC % of -1,572.07% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROC % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Spruce Biosciences and its competitors. Spruce Biosciences's current ROC % is -1,572.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spruce Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spruce Biosciences (SPRB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.08, compared to a current price of $51.20 — trading 1154.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -1,572.07%. Spruce Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Spruce Biosciences (SPRB), the current ROC % is -1,572.07% 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 Spruce Biosciences (SPRB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spruce Biosciences stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $51.20 is trading 1154.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.08.
GuruFocus considers Spruce Biosciences to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SPRB:
ROC %: -1,572.07%
GF Value™: $4.08 vs. price of $51.20 (1154.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPRB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spruce Biosciences Inc is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for rare endocrine disorders with unmet medical needs. The company develops biologics and small-molecule product candidates aimed at addressing diseases with unmet medical needs and limited or no approved therapies. Its product candidate, TA-ERT for the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIB (MPS IIIB), is a fusion protein comprised of recombinant human alpha-N-acetylglucosaminidase (rhNAGLU) intended as an enzyme replacement therapy for patients who lack rhNAGLU enzyme activity. TA-ERT is designed to restore rhNAGLU enzyme activity in the central nervous system following intracerebroventricular injection and promote clearance of heparan sulfate in the brain.
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