ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Tennant Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43%.
As of today (2026-07-03), Tennant Co's WACC % is 11.04%. Tennant Co's ROC % is 3.89% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Tennant Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Tennant Co (STU:TN1) 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, Tennant Co's WACC % is 11.04%. Tennant Co's ROC % is 3.89% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Tennant Co 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.
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Tennant Co 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.
Tennant Co (STU:TN1) has a ROC % of 0.43% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Tennant Co and its competitors.
Is Tennant Co's ROC % too high?
Tennant Co's current ROC % is 0.43%. The Industrial Products industry median ROC % is 5.21. Tennant Co's value of 0.43% is 91.7% below this industry median. Overall, Tennant Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tennant Co's ROC % compare to GHM and EPAC?
Tennant Co's ROC % of 0.43% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.21. Tennant Co's value of 0.43% is 91.7% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROC % among Industrial Products companies is 5.21, based on 3,033 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. Tennant Co's current ROC % of 0.43% is 91.7% 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 Tennant Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROC % is 5.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tennant Co's current ROC % is 0.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tennant Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tennant Co (STU:TN1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €75.61, compared to a current price of €76.25 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 0.43% and 91.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.21. Tennant Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 Tennant Co (STU:TN1), the current ROC % is 0.43% 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 Tennant Co (STU:TN1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tennant Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €76.25 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €75.61.
GuruFocus considers Tennant Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:TN1:
ROC %: 0.43%
GF Value™: €75.61 vs. price of €76.25 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.7% below the Industrial Products median
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TN1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tennant Co is engaged in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that empower customers to achieve quality cleaning performance, reduce environmental impact and help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world. The Company is committed to creating and commercializing breakthrough, sustainable cleaning innovations to enhance its broad suite of products, including floor maintenance and cleaning equipment, detergent-free and other sustainable cleaning technologies, aftermarket parts and consumables, equipment maintenance and repair service, and asset management solutions. Its products are used in many types of environments, including retail establishments, distribution centers, factories and warehouses, public venues such as arenas and stadiums, office buildings, schools, and more.
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