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ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Salt Trading's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 3.93%.
As of today (2026-07-21), Salt Trading's WACC % is 10.15%. Salt Trading's ROC % is 3.93% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Salt Trading earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) 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, Salt Trading's WACC % is 10.15%. Salt Trading's ROC % is 3.93% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Salt Trading 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.
Salt Trading ROC % Related Terms
Salt Trading ROC % Historical Data
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* 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 one times the annual (Jul. 2025) 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.
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) has a ROC % of 3.93% as of Jul. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Salt Trading and its competitors.
Is Salt Trading's ROC % too high?
Salt Trading's current ROC % is 3.93%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC % is 5.22. Salt Trading's value of 3.93% is 24.7% below this industry median. Overall, Salt Trading has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salt Trading's ROC % compare to KHC and GIS?
Salt Trading's ROC % of 3.93% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.22. Salt Trading's value of 3.93% is 24.7% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.22, based on 1,951 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. Salt Trading's current ROC % of 3.93% is 24.7% 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 Salt Trading and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC % is 5.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salt Trading's current ROC % is 3.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salt Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR4,291.56, compared to a current price of NPR5,295.00 — trading 23.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 3.93% and 24.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.22. Salt Trading's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC), the current ROC % is 3.93% as of Jul. 2025. 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NPR5,295.00 is trading 23.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR4,291.56.
GuruFocus considers Salt Trading to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:STC:
ROC %: 3.93%
GF Value™: NPR4,291.56 vs. price of NPR5,295.00 (23.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salt Trading Corp operates as the sole supplier of salt within Nepal. Its key business segments include: i) Salt Sales: Free flow salt, washed salt, Phoda salt, ii) Fertilizer Sales: Subsidised-Diammonium Phosphate, Urea, Potash, iii) Gas: STC Gas, and iv)Others: Sugar, seed, wheat, Cement, Iron steel, Rice, Flour, Gas, Ghee Oil, Paper, Kitchen appliances and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Salt segment.
82GF Score
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