ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Spectrum Brands Holdings's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.43%.
As of today (2026-06-29), Spectrum Brands Holdings's WACC % is 7.08%. Spectrum Brands Holdings's ROC % is 4.78% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Spectrum Brands Holdings earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
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, Spectrum Brands Holdings's WACC % is 7.08%. Spectrum Brands Holdings's ROC % is 4.78% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Spectrum Brands Holdings 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.
* 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 (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.
Spectrum Brands Holdings (STU:H221) has a ROC % of 4.43% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Spectrum Brands Holdings and its competitors.
Is Spectrum Brands Holdings' ROC % too high?
Spectrum Brands Holdings' current ROC % is 4.43%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC % is 5.13. Spectrum Brands Holdings' value of 4.43% is 13.6% below this industry median. Overall, Spectrum Brands Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectrum Brands Holdings' ROC % compare to COTY and NWL?
Spectrum Brands Holdings' ROC % of 4.43% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.13. Spectrum Brands Holdings' value of 4.43% is 13.6% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.13, based on 1,944 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. Spectrum Brands Holdings's current ROC % of 4.43% is 13.6% 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 Spectrum Brands Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC % is 5.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spectrum Brands Holdings's current ROC % is 4.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spectrum Brands Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Spectrum Brands Holdings (STU:H221) has a current ROC % of 4.43%. The stock's GF Value™ is €96.89, compared to a current price of €76.00 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 4.43% and 13.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.13. Spectrum Brands Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Spectrum Brands Holdings (STU:H221), the current ROC % is 4.43% 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 Spectrum Brands Holdings (STU:H221) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spectrum Brands Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €76.00 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €96.89.
Key valuation signals for STU:H221:
ROC %: 4.43%
GF Value™: €96.89 vs. price of €76.00 (21.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:H221 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc is consumer products and home essentials company. The company is a supplier of consumer batteries, residential locksets, residential builders' hardware, grooming products and personal care products. The company manages the businesses in product-focused segments; Home and Personal Care, global Pet Care, and Home and Garden. The Company manufactures, markets and distributes its products globally in the North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
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