ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Unum Group's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.73%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Unum Group's WACC % is 6.49%. Unum Group's ROC % is 1.51% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Unum Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) 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, Unum Group's WACC % is 6.49%. Unum Group's ROC % is 1.51% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Unum Group 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.
Unum Group ROC % Related Terms
Unum Group ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unum Group'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.
Note:
The EBIT 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.
Unum Group (UNM) has a ROC % of 1.73% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Unum Group and its competitors.
Is Unum Group's ROC % too high?
Unum Group's current ROC % is 1.73%. The Insurance industry median ROC % is 3.36. Unum Group's value of 1.73% is 48.5% below this industry median. Overall, Unum Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unum Group's ROC % compare to GL and PRI?
Unum Group's ROC % of 1.73% can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.36. Unum Group's value of 1.73% is 48.5% 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 Insurance company?
The median ROC % among Insurance companies is 3.36, based on 368 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. Unum Group's current ROC % of 1.73% is 48.5% 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 Unum Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median ROC % is 3.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unum Group's current ROC % is 1.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unum Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unum Group (UNM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.97, compared to a current price of $88.92 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 1.73% and 48.5% below the Insurance industry median of 3.36. Unum Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Unum Group (UNM), the current ROC % is 1.73% 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 Unum Group (UNM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unum Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $88.92 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.97.
GuruFocus considers Unum Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNM:
ROC %: 1.73%
GF Value™: $73.97 vs. price of $88.92 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.5% below the Insurance median
No single metric tells the full story. See the UNM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unum Group is a provider of group and individual income protection insurance products in the United States, the United Kingdom, Poland, and other countries. It is the domestic disability insurer, with the majority of premiums generated from employer plans. The company also offers a complementary portfolio of other insurance products, including long-term care insurance, life insurance, and employer- and employee-paid group benefits. It has the following operating business segments: Unum USA, Unum International, Closed Block, Colonial Life, and Corporate. The Unum USA segment generates the majority of revenue. The firm markets its products through brokers.
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