Metalero Mining (TSXV:MLO) ROC %: -122.22% (As of Oct. 2025)


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What is Metalero Mining ROC %?

Metalero Mining TSXV:MLO -3.23% 35 ROC % is -122.22% as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSXV:MLO with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Metalero Mining's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was -122.22%.

As of today (2026-07-07), Metalero Mining's WACC % is 19.33%. Metalero Mining's ROC % is -195.26% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Metalero Mining earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

Metalero Mining  (TSXV:MLO) 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, Metalero Mining's WACC % is 19.33%. Metalero Mining's ROC % is -195.26% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Metalero Mining 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.

Metalero Mining ROC % Related Terms

Metalero Mining ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metalero Mining'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.

Metalero Mining ROC % Chart

Metalero Mining Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -27.55 -21.99 -66.93 -92.26 -206.54

Metalero Mining Quarterly Data
Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25
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 -143.61 -122.28 -185.83 -332.85 -122.22
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Metalero Mining ROC % Calculation

Metalero Mining's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Oct. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Oct. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Oct. 2025 ))/ count )
=-0.758 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (0.387 + 0.347)/ 2 )
=-0.758/0.367
=-206.54 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Oct. 2024 )
=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))
=0.371 - 0.893 - ( 0.079 - max(0, 0.995 - 0.086+0.079))
=0.387

Invested Capital(A: Oct. 2025 )
=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))
=0.98 - 0.609 - ( 0.74 - max(0, 0.783 - 0.807+0.74))
=0.347

Metalero Mining's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Oct. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jul. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Oct. 2025 ))/ count )
=-0.484 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (0.445 + 0.347)/ 2 )
=-0.484/0.396
=-122.22 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jul. 2025 )
=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))
=0.287 - 0.959 - ( 0 - max(0, 1.138 - 0.021+0))
=0.445

Invested Capital(Q: Oct. 2025 )
=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))
=0.98 - 0.609 - ( 0.74 - max(0, 0.783 - 0.807+0.74))
=0.347

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Oct. 2025) 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 -122.22% mean?
Metalero Mining (TSXV:MLO) has a ROC % of -122.22% as of Oct. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Metalero Mining and its competitors.
Is Metalero Mining's ROC % too high?
Metalero Mining's current ROC % is -122.22%. Overall, Metalero Mining has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metalero Mining's ROC % compare to NEM and AU?
Metalero Mining's ROC % of -122.22% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROC % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Metalero Mining and its competitors. Metalero Mining's current ROC % is -122.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metalero Mining stock overvalued right now?
Metalero Mining (TSXV:MLO) has a current ROC % of -122.22%. The current ROC % is -122.22%. Metalero Mining's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Metalero Mining (TSXV:MLO), the current ROC % is -122.22% as of Oct. 2025. 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.

Metalero Mining Business Description

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Address 250 Southridge, Suite 300, Edmonton, AB, CAN, T6H 4M9
Metalero Mining Corp is a Canadian-based junior exploration company and part of the Metals Group of companies with offices in Vancouver and Edmonton. Metalero is undergoing a restructuring which includes a new project focus and management change making its drill-ready gold assets in Nevada available for sale or option. Company projects includes Roberts Creeks, Cobre, Ivanhoe West, Goldrun and Others.
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