ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Astec Industries's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.40%.
As of today (2026-06-24), Astec Industries's WACC % is 9.43%. Astec Industries's ROC % is 3.75% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Astec Industries earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) 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, Astec Industries's WACC % is 9.43%. Astec Industries's ROC % is 3.75% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Astec Industries 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.
Astec Industries ROC % Related Terms
Astec Industries 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.
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a ROC % of 1.40% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Astec Industries and its competitors.
Is Astec Industries' ROC % too high?
Astec Industries' current ROC % is 1.40%. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median ROC % is 5.47. Astec Industries' value of 1.40% is 74.4% below this industry median. Overall, Astec Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Industries' ROC % compare to LNN and AEBI?
Astec Industries' ROC % of 1.40% can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.47. Astec Industries' value of 1.40% is 74.4% below 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median ROC % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 5.47, based on 207 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. Astec Industries's current ROC % of 1.40% is 74.4% below 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 Astec Industries and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median ROC % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astec Industries's current ROC % is 1.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Industries stock overvalued right now?
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a current ROC % of 1.40%. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.43, compared to a current price of €49.20 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 1.40% and 74.4% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 5.47. Astec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2), the current ROC % is 1.40% 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €49.20 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.43.
Key valuation signals for STU:AI2:
ROC %: 1.40%
GF Value™: €39.43 vs. price of €49.20 (24.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.4% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median
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Astec Industries Inc designs and manufactures equipment and components used in road construction and other development activities. Its products are used through the entire process of building roads, from mining and crushing materials to creating the road surface. The company manufactures a line of plants, pavers, vehicles, and machines to mix and transform materials into construction components. The company has two operating segments: infrastructure solutions generating maximum revenue and materials solutions. The majority of sales are derived from the United States. Its customers are asphalt producers, highway and heavy equipment contractors, ready mix concrete producers, demolition recycling markets, sand and gravel producers, open mine operators, quarry operators, and others.
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