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 United Basalt Products's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.58%.
As of today (2026-06-29), The United Basalt Products's WACC % is 3.75%. The United Basalt Products's ROC % is 8.35% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
The United Basalt Products generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) 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, The United Basalt Products's WACC % is 3.75%. The United Basalt Products's ROC % is 8.35% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
The United Basalt Products generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
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.
* 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 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.
The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) has a ROC % of -0.58% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on The United Basalt Products and its competitors.
Is The United Basalt Products' ROC % too high?
The United Basalt Products' current ROC % is -0.58%. Overall, The United Basalt Products has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The United Basalt Products' ROC % compare to CRH and VMC?
The United Basalt Products' ROC % of -0.58% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.46. 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROC % among Building Materials companies is 3.46, based on 397 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 The United Basalt Products and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROC % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The United Basalt Products's current ROC % is -0.58%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The United Basalt Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MUR121.36, compared to a current price of MUR39.40 — trading 67.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -0.58%. The United Basalt Products' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 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 The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP), the current ROC % is -0.58% 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 The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The United Basalt Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MUR39.40 is trading 67.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MUR121.36.
GuruFocus considers The United Basalt Products to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XMAU:UBP:
ROC %: -0.58%
GF Value™: MUR121.36 vs. price of MUR39.40 (67.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAU:UBP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The United Basalt Products Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of building materials, which consist mainly of aggregates, rock sand, and concrete blocks. Other products include precast concrete slabs, ready-to-use dry mortar, various concrete building components, including paving blocks and roof tiles, imported floor and wall tiles, sanitary ware, and a complete range of home building and decorating products, fittings, tools, and garden accessories. Services rendered consist mainly of engineering works by the company's workshop and contracting services. The Groups business segments consist of core business activities, retail, and agriculture. The majority of its activity is performed in Mauritius.
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