ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Equitable Holdings's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.05%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Equitable Holdings's WACC % is 8.77%. Equitable Holdings's ROC % is -0.08% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Equitable Holdings earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Equitable Holdings (XTER:AXJ) 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, Equitable Holdings's WACC % is 8.77%. Equitable Holdings's ROC % is -0.08% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Equitable Holdings 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.
Equitable Holdings ROC % Related Terms
Equitable Holdings ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Equitable Holdings'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.
Note:
The EBIT 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.
Equitable Holdings (XTER:AXJ) has a ROC % of 1.05% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Equitable Holdings and its competitors.
Is Equitable Holdings' ROC % too high?
Equitable Holdings' current ROC % is 1.05%. The Asset Management industry median ROC % is 1.20. Equitable Holdings' value of 1.05% is 12.1% below this industry median. Overall, Equitable Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equitable Holdings' ROC % compare to CRBG and IVZ?
Equitable Holdings' ROC % of 1.05% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.20. Equitable Holdings' value of 1.05% is 12.1% 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 an Asset Management company?
The median ROC % among Asset Management companies is 1.20, based on 710 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. Equitable Holdings's current ROC % of 1.05% is 12.1% 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 Equitable Holdings and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROC % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equitable Holdings's current ROC % is 1.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equitable Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Equitable Holdings (XTER:AXJ) has a current ROC % of 1.05%. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.15, compared to a current price of €32.60 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 1.05% and 12.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 1.20. Equitable Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Equitable Holdings (XTER:AXJ), the current ROC % is 1.05% 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 Equitable Holdings (XTER:AXJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equitable Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €32.60 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €39.15.
Key valuation signals for XTER:AXJ:
ROC %: 1.05%
GF Value™: €39.15 vs. price of €32.60 (16.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.1% below the Asset Management median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:AXJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Equitable Holdings Inc is a financial services company providing retirement, asset management, and wealth management solutions for individual and institutional clients, operating through three segments. The Retirement segment generates the majority of revenue and offers annuities, retirement savings plans, institutional savings products, and includes the spread lending business. The Asset Management segment provides diversified investment management and related services globally through Institutional, Retail, and Private Wealth channels and reflects the business of AB. The Wealth Management segment offers advisory accounts, financial planning and advice, life insurance, and annuity products. Revenues are earned predominantly from fee income, income from investments, and insurance premiums.
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