Ares Capital (STU:9A2) ROC %: % (As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:9A2 Ares Capital Corp STU:9A2
57 GF Score
Price €16.93
GF Value €16.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ares Capital ROC %?

Ares Capital STU:9A2 -0.34% 57 ROC % is % as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:9A2 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

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STU:9A2
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of % mean?
Ares Capital (STU:9A2) has a ROC % of % as of Jun. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Ares Capital and its competitors.
Is Ares Capital's ROC % too high?
Ares Capital's current ROC % is %. Overall, Ares Capital has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Capital's ROC % compare to PS and IVZ?
Ares Capital's ROC % of % can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.29. 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 Asset Management company?
The median ROC % among Asset Management companies is 1.29, based on 718 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 Ares Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROC % is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares Capital's current ROC % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Capital (STU:9A2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.83, compared to a current price of €16.93 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is %. Ares Capital's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 Ares Capital (STU:9A2), the current ROC % is % 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 Ares Capital (STU:9A2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.93 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.83. GuruFocus considers Ares Capital to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:9A2:

  • ROC %: %
  • GF Value™: €16.83 vs. price of €16.93 (0.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:9A2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ares Capital Business Description

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Address 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10167
Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing in first lien senior secured loans (including unitranche loans, which are loans that combine both senior and subordinated debt, generally in a first lien position) and second lien senior secured loans. In addition to senior secured loans, the company also invests in subordinated loans and preferred equity, it also makes common equity investments.
57GF Score

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