Cognor Holding (WAR:COG) ROC %: -0.62% (As of Mar. 2026)


WAR:COG Cognor Holding SA WAR:COG
68 GF Score
Price zł5.90
GF Value zł5.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cognor Holding ROC %?

Cognor Holding WAR:COG +0.60% 68 ROC % is -0.62% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:COG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of zł5.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs 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 %. Cognor Holding's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.62%.

As of today (2026-06-26), Cognor Holding's WACC % is 6.49%. Cognor Holding's ROC % is -4.61% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Cognor Holding earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Cognor Holding  (WAR:COG) 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, Cognor Holding's WACC % is 6.49%. Cognor Holding's ROC % is -4.61% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Cognor Holding 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.


Cognor Holding ROC % Related Terms


Cognor Holding ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cognor Holding'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.

Cognor Holding ROC % Chart

Cognor Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
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Cognor Holding Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Cognor Holding ROC % Calculation

Cognor Holding's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-145.008 * ( 1 - 13.91% )/( (2323.831 + 2374.024)/ 2 )
=-124.8373872/2348.9275
=-5.31 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 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))
=2626.439 - 467.114 - ( 68.998 - max(0, 1176.526 - 1012.02+68.998))
=2323.831

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 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))
=2752.492 - 404.228 - ( 79.051 - max(0, 967.665 - 941.905+79.051))
=2374.024

Cognor Holding's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-46.416 * ( 1 - 67.38% )/( (2374.024 + 2524.254)/ 2 )
=-15.1408992/2449.139
=-0.62 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 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))
=2752.492 - 404.228 - ( 79.051 - max(0, 967.665 - 941.905+79.051))
=2374.024

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=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))
=2874.367 - 448.919 - ( 36.721 - max(0, 1163.26 - 1064.454+36.721))
=2524.254

Note: The Operating Income 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of -0.62% mean?
Cognor Holding (WAR:COG) has a ROC % of -0.62% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Cognor Holding and its competitors.
Is Cognor Holding's ROC % too high?
Cognor Holding's current ROC % is -0.62%. Overall, Cognor Holding has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognor Holding's ROC % compare to NUE and STLD?
Cognor Holding's ROC % of -0.62% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROC % is 2.63. 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 Steel company?
The median ROC % among Steel companies is 2.63, based on 624 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 Cognor Holding and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROC % is 2.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognor Holding's current ROC % is -0.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cognor Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognor Holding (WAR:COG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł5.62, compared to a current price of zł5.90 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -0.62%. Cognor Holding's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Cognor Holding (WAR:COG), the current ROC % is -0.62% 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 Cognor Holding (WAR:COG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognor Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł5.90 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł5.62. GuruFocus considers Cognor Holding to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:COG:

  • ROC %: -0.62%
  • GF Value™: zł5.62 vs. price of zł5.90 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:COG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cognor Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges WO9:Germany
Address ul. Zielona 26, Poraj, POL, 42-360
Cognor Holding SA operates in the steel industry. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the business of scrap collection, scrap processing into steel billets, and steel products. Its product portfolio comprises metal bars, steel scrap, steel slabs, flat plates, round bars, and steel alloys, among others. The group operates in the following business segments: Zlomrex Metal (ZLMET), HSJ, Ferrostal (FER), OMS, JAP, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Ferrostal (FER) segment, which is involved in the production and sale of semi-finished steel products (raw steel) and final steel products to external customers. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Poland, followed by Germany, Czechia, and other countries.
68GF Score

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