ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Vodafone Group's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.70%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Vodafone Group's WACC % is 3.06%. Vodafone Group's ROC % is 0.11% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Vodafone Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Vodafone Group (OTCPK:VODPF) 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, Vodafone Group's WACC % is 3.06%. Vodafone Group's ROC % is 0.11% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Vodafone 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.
Vodafone Group ROC % Related Terms
Vodafone Group ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodafone 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.
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The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
Vodafone Group (VODPF) has a ROC % of 2.70% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Vodafone Group and its competitors.
Is Vodafone Group's ROC % too high?
Vodafone Group's current ROC % is 2.70%. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROC % is 4.54. Vodafone Group's value of 2.70% is 40.5% below this industry median. Overall, Vodafone Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Group's ROC % compare to TMUS and VZ?
Vodafone Group's ROC % of 2.70% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.54. Vodafone Group's value of 2.70% is 40.5% 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROC % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.54, based on 366 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. Vodafone Group's current ROC % of 2.70% is 40.5% 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 Vodafone Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROC % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodafone Group's current ROC % is 2.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Group (VODPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.32, compared to a current price of $1.45 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 2.70% and 40.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.54. Vodafone Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Vodafone Group (VODPF), the current ROC % is 2.70% 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 Vodafone Group (VODPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.45 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.32.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VODPF:
ROC %: 2.70%
GF Value™: $1.32 vs. price of $1.45 (9.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% below the Telecommunication Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the VODPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone operates mobile and fixed-line networks and businesses across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Its largest market is Germany, where it is the second mobile operator after Deutsche Telekom and owns two cable networks after acquiring Kabel Deutschland in 2013 and Liberty Global Germany in 2019. In the UK, Vodafone merged with CK Hutchison in 2024, consolidating the mobile market. It also divested its Spanish and Italian divisions in that same year, given their low returns on invested capital.
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