RF Industries (FRA:RF5) ROCE %: 8.39% (As of Apr. 2026)

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FRA:RF5 RF Industries Ltd FRA:RF5
57 GF Score
Price €9.10
GF Value €4.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is RF Industries ROCE %?

RF Industries FRA:RF5 +0.55% 57 ROCE % is 8.39% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:RF5 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. RF Industries's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 8.39%.

RF Industries  (FRA:RF5) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

RF Industries ROCE % Related Terms

RF Industries ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RF Industries's ROCE % 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.

RF Industries ROCE % Chart

RF Industries Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
ROCE %
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RF Industries Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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RF Industries ROCE % Calculation

RF Industries's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=1.533/( ( (65.22 - 16.607) + (62.747 - 17.95) )/ 2 )
=1.533/( (48.613+44.797)/ 2 )
=1.533/46.705
=3.28 %

RF Industries's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=3.756/( ( (59.855 - 15.629) + (61.162 - 15.876) )/ 2 )
=3.756/( ( 44.226 + 45.286 )/ 2 )
=3.756/44.756
=8.39 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 8.39% mean?
RF Industries (FRA:RF5) has a ROCE % of 8.39% as of Apr. 2026.
Is RF Industries' ROCE % too high?
RF Industries' current ROCE % is 8.39%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.37. RF Industries' value of 8.39% is 13.8% above this industry median. Overall, RF Industries has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RF Industries' ROCE % compare to UTKN and NEOV?
RF Industries' ROCE % of 8.39% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.37. RF Industries' value of 8.39% is 13.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.37, based on 3,036 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RF Industries's current ROCE % of 8.39% is 13.8% above 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RF Industries's current ROCE % is 8.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RF Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RF Industries (FRA:RF5) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.25, compared to a current price of €9.10 — trading 114.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.39% and 13.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 7.37. RF Industries' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RF Industries (FRA:RF5), the current ROCE % is 8.39% as of Apr. 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 RF Industries (FRA:RF5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RF Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.10 is trading 114.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.25. GuruFocus considers RF Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RF5:

  • ROCE %: 8.39%
  • GF Value™: €4.25 vs. price of €9.10 (114.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.8% above the Industrial Products median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RF5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

RF Industries Business Description

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Address 16868 Via Del Campo Court, Suite 200, San Diego, CA, USA, 92127
RF Industries Ltd is engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of interconnect products and systems, including coaxial and specialty cables, fiber optic cables and connectors, and electrical and electronic specialty cables. The company has one operating segment. The company operates in Canada, Germany, China, the USA, and the United Kingdom, and Others.
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