ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Pet Service Holding NV's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.73%.
As of today (2026-07-04), Pet Service Holding NV's WACC % is 7.09%. Pet Service Holding NV's ROC % is -11.74% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Pet Service Holding NV earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Pet Service Holding NV (XPAR:ALPET) 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, Pet Service Holding NV's WACC % is 7.09%. Pet Service Holding NV's ROC % is -11.74% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Pet Service Holding NV 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.
* 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 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.
Pet Service Holding NV (XPAR:ALPET) has a ROC % of -4.73% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Pet Service Holding NV and its competitors.
Is Pet Service Holding NV's ROC % too high?
Pet Service Holding NV's current ROC % is -4.73%. Overall, Pet Service Holding NV has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pet Service Holding NV's ROC % compare to AMZN and BABA?
Pet Service Holding NV's ROC % of -4.73% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.38. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.38, based on 1,108 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 Pet Service Holding NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pet Service Holding NV's current ROC % is -4.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pet Service Holding NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pet Service Holding NV (XPAR:ALPET) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.72, compared to a current price of €4.00 — trading 54.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -4.73%. Pet Service Holding NV's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Pet Service Holding NV (XPAR:ALPET), the current ROC % is -4.73% as of Dec. 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 Pet Service Holding NV (XPAR:ALPET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pet Service Holding NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.00 is trading 54.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.72.
GuruFocus considers Pet Service Holding NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALPET:
ROC %: -4.73%
GF Value™: €8.72 vs. price of €4.00 (54.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALPET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pet Service Holding NV is a European provider of products and services for pets and pet owners. It specializes in the online sale of medicines, food products, and accessories for pets. The Group operates the following online shops: Dierenapotheek.nl and Drpetcare, and sells OTC Medicines for pets. The company also offers PetApp, which is a smartphone application that provides users with access to an online pet supply store, storage solutions for data relating to pets, and the option to receive news and information about pet events. The Group is also actively developing a tracker for pets (the PetTracker) and intends to integrate the tracking option into the PetApp.
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