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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 %. Standard BioTools's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -14.33%.
As of today (2026-07-14), Standard BioTools's WACC % is 11.89%. Standard BioTools's ROC % is -15.44% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Standard BioTools earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) 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, Standard BioTools's WACC % is 11.89%. Standard BioTools's ROC % is -15.44% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Standard BioTools 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.
Standard BioTools ROC % Related Terms
Standard BioTools ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standard BioTools'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.
Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) has a ROC % of -14.33% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Standard BioTools and its competitors.
Is Standard BioTools' ROC % too high?
Standard BioTools' current ROC % is -14.33%. Overall, Standard BioTools has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard BioTools' ROC % compare to SENS and TMCI?
Standard BioTools' ROC % of -14.33% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.27. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROC % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.27, based on 848 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 Standard BioTools and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROC % is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard BioTools's current ROC % is -14.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard BioTools stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.46, compared to a current price of €0.75 — trading 62% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -14.33%. Standard BioTools' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Standard BioTools (STU:FLB), the current ROC % is -14.33% 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 Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard BioTools stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.75 is trading 62% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.46.
GuruFocus considers Standard BioTools to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:FLB:
ROC %: -14.33%
GF Value™: €0.46 vs. price of €0.75 (62% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard BioTools Inc develops, manufactures, and sells technologies that help biomedical researchers in their search for developing medicines faster. Its tools provide insights into health and disease using proprietary mass cytometry and microfluidics technologies, which serve applications in proteomics and genomics, respectively. The company operates in one segment. Its technology includes: Genomics; Single-cell proteomics; Spatial proteomics. Its platforms include: Biomark X9 System, CyTOF XT system, and Hyperion XTi Imaging System. The company offers a diverse range of instrumentation, consumables, and services that generate high-quality data across early discovery, translational and clinical research. Geographically, it operates in Americas; EMEA and Asia-Pacific.
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