VTIQW (VectoIQ Acquisition) ROC %: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2020)

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What is VectoIQ Acquisition ROC %?

VectoIQ Acquisition VTIQW ROC % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2020.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. VectoIQ Acquisition's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2020 was 0.00%.

As of today (2026-09-10), VectoIQ Acquisition's WACC % is 0.00%. VectoIQ Acquisition's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). VectoIQ Acquisition earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


VectoIQ Acquisition  (NAS:VTIQW) 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, VectoIQ Acquisition's WACC % is 0.00%. VectoIQ Acquisition's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). VectoIQ Acquisition 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.


VectoIQ Acquisition ROC % Related Terms


VectoIQ Acquisition ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VectoIQ Acquisition'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.

VectoIQ Acquisition ROC % Chart

VectoIQ Acquisition Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19
ROC %
-0.13 -0.25

VectoIQ Acquisition Quarterly Data
Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20
ROC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.32 -0.25 -0.30 -0.12 0.00

VectoIQ Acquisition ROC % Calculation

VectoIQ Acquisition's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2019 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2018 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2019 ))/ count )
=-0.91 * ( 1 - 33.76% )/( (235.315 + 238.383)/ 2 )
=-0.602784/236.849
=-0.25 %

where

VectoIQ Acquisition's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2020 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2020 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2019 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2020 ))/ count )
=-2.796 * ( 1 - 100% )/( (238.383 + 238.8)/ 2 )
=-0/238.5915
=0.00 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2020) 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 0.00% mean?
VectoIQ Acquisition (VTIQW) has a ROC % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2020. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on VectoIQ Acquisition and its competitors.
Is VectoIQ Acquisition's ROC % too high?
VectoIQ Acquisition's current ROC % is 0.00%.
How does VectoIQ Acquisition's ROC % compare to FPAC and SPAQ?
VectoIQ Acquisition's ROC % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good ROC % depends on the Diversified Financial Services 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 VectoIQ Acquisition and its competitors. VectoIQ Acquisition's current ROC % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VectoIQ Acquisition stock overvalued right now?
VectoIQ Acquisition (VTIQW) has a current ROC % of 0.00%. The current ROC % is 0.00%. 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 VectoIQ Acquisition (VTIQW), the current ROC % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2020. 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.

VectoIQ Acquisition Business Description

Address 1354 Flagler Drive, Mamaroneck, New York, NY, USA, 10543
VectoIQ Acquisition Corp operates as a blank check company. The firm intends to focus its search on the industrial technology, transportation, and smart mobility industries.