TSCC (Technology Solutions Co) ROC %: -194.31% (As of Dec. 2008)


What is Technology Solutions Co ROC %?

Technology Solutions Co TSCC ROC % is -194.31% as of Dec. 2008.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Technology Solutions Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 was -194.31%.

As of today (2026-06-27), Technology Solutions Co's WACC % is 0.00%. Technology Solutions Co's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Technology Solutions Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

Technology Solutions Co  (OTCPK:TSCC) 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, Technology Solutions Co's WACC % is 0.00%. Technology Solutions Co's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Technology Solutions 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.

Technology Solutions Co ROC % Related Terms

Technology Solutions Co ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Technology Solutions Co'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.

Technology Solutions Co ROC % Chart

Technology Solutions Co Annual Data
Trend Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -50.43 -105.93 -134.52 -204.96 -141.72

Technology Solutions Co Quarterly Data
Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08
ROC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -117.17 -0.76 -135.61 -313.04 -194.31

Technology Solutions Co ROC % Calculation

Technology Solutions Co's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2008 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2007 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2008 ))/ count )
=-2.235 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (1.789 + 1.365)/ 2 )
=-2.235/1.577
=-141.72 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2007 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=15.434 - 4.184 - ( 10.968 - max(0, 5.262 - 14.723+10.968))
=1.789

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2008 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=10.609 - 1.251 - ( 7.993 - max(0, 1.266 - 10.328+7.993))
=1.365

Technology Solutions Co's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2008 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2008 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2008 ))/ count )
=-2.904 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (1.624 + 1.365)/ 2 )
=-2.904/1.4945
=-194.31 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 2008 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=12.176 - 1.538 - ( 9.014 - max(0, 1.674 - 11.715+9.014))
=1.624

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2008 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=10.609 - 1.251 - ( 7.993 - max(0, 1.266 - 10.328+7.993))
=1.365

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2008) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of -194.31% mean?
Technology Solutions Co (TSCC) has a ROC % of -194.31% as of Dec. 2008. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Technology Solutions Co and its competitors.
Is Technology Solutions Co's ROC % too high?
Technology Solutions Co's current ROC % is -194.31%.
How does Technology Solutions Co's ROC % compare to SYSX?
Technology Solutions Co's ROC % of -194.31% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.11. 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 Software company?
The median ROC % among Software companies is 3.11, based on 2,830 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 Technology Solutions Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Technology Solutions Co's current ROC % is -194.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Technology Solutions Co stock overvalued right now?
Technology Solutions Co (TSCC) has a current ROC % of -194.31%. The current ROC % is -194.31%. 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 Technology Solutions Co (TSCC), the current ROC % is -194.31% as of Dec. 2008. 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.

Technology Solutions Co Business Description

Address 55 East Monroe street, Suite 2600, Chicago, IL, USA, 60603
Technology Solutions Co provides business-consulting services across a broad range of industries and areas of expertise. The company provides business strategy and assessment services.