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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 %. The Simply Good Foods Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 6.49%.
As of today (2026-07-18), The Simply Good Foods Co's WACC % is 4.91%. The Simply Good Foods Co's ROC % is 5.84% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
The Simply Good Foods Co 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.
The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) 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, The Simply Good Foods Co's WACC % is 4.91%. The Simply Good Foods Co's ROC % is 5.84% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
The Simply Good Foods Co 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 (May. 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.
The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) has a ROC % of 6.49% as of May. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co's ROC % too high?
The Simply Good Foods Co's current ROC % is 6.49%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC % is 5.21. The Simply Good Foods Co's value of 6.49% is 24.7% above this industry median. Overall, The Simply Good Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Simply Good Foods Co's ROC % compare to SENEA and HLF?
The Simply Good Foods Co's ROC % of 6.49% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.21. The Simply Good Foods Co's value of 6.49% is 24.7% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.21, based on 1,952 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. The Simply Good Foods Co's current ROC % of 6.49% is 24.7% 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 The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC % is 5.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Simply Good Foods Co's current ROC % is 6.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.32, compared to a current price of €9.66 — trading 71% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 6.49% and 24.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.21. The Simply Good Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L), the current ROC % is 6.49% as of May. 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.66 is trading 71% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.32.
GuruFocus considers The Simply Good Foods Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:76L:
ROC %: 6.49%
GF Value™: €33.32 vs. price of €9.66 (71% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:76L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Simply Good Foods Co Company is a consumer packaged food and beverage company that develops, markets, and sells protein bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes, sweet and salty snacks, and confectionery products under the Quest, Atkins, and OWYN brands. The products target consumers seeking protein-rich foods with limited sugars and carbohydrates, with OWYN offering plant-based and allergen-tested options. The company distributes mainly in North America through grocery, club, mass merchandise, e-commerce, and specialty channels. It operates two segments: Quest and Atkins, and OWYN. The company operates in North America and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from North America.
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