LNZA (LanzaTech Global) ROCE %: -51.21% (As of Mar. 2026)


LNZA LanzaTech Global Inc LNZA
58 GF Score
Price $7.01
GF Value $70.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is LanzaTech Global ROCE %?

LanzaTech Global LNZA +28.80% 58 ROCE % is -51.21% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LNZA with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 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. LanzaTech Global's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -51.21%.

LanzaTech Global  (NAS:LNZA) 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.

LanzaTech Global ROCE % Related Terms

LanzaTech Global ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LanzaTech Global'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.

LanzaTech Global ROCE % Chart

LanzaTech Global Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -38.30 -55.79 -63.56 -60.84 -73.05

LanzaTech Global Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -102.00 -161.41 -92.83 -1.12 -51.21
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LanzaTech Global ROCE % Calculation

LanzaTech Global's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-79.156/( ( (174.683 - 30.447) + (100.207 - 27.723) )/ 2 )
=-79.156/( (144.236+72.484)/ 2 )
=-79.156/108.36
=-73.05 %

LanzaTech Global's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-39.244/( ( (100.207 - 27.723) + (105.209 - 24.413) )/ 2 )
=-39.244/( ( 72.484 + 80.796 )/ 2 )
=-39.244/76.64
=-51.21 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 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 -51.21% mean?
LanzaTech Global (LNZA) has a ROCE % of -51.21% as of Mar. 2026.
Is LanzaTech Global's ROCE % too high?
LanzaTech Global's current ROCE % is -51.21%. Overall, LanzaTech Global has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LanzaTech Global's ROCE % compare to ENGS and QRHC?
LanzaTech Global's ROCE % of -51.21% can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.83. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Waste Management company?
The median ROCE % among Waste Management companies is 5.83, based on 237 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. 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 Waste Management industry, the median ROCE % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LanzaTech Global's current ROCE % is -51.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LanzaTech Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global (LNZA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.45, compared to a current price of $7.01 — trading 90% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -51.21%. LanzaTech Global's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA), the current ROCE % is -51.21% 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.01 is trading 90% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.45. GuruFocus considers LanzaTech Global to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LNZA:

  • ROCE %: -51.21%
  • GF Value™: $70.45 vs. price of $7.01 (90% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs

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

LanzaTech Global Business Description

Address 8045 Lamon Avenue, Suite 400, Skokie, IL, USA, 60077
LanzaTech Global Inc is a provider of carbon management and conversion technologies, focused on transforming waste materials into high-value fuels, chemicals, and critical industrial inputs. Its mission is to drive energy resilience, industrial competitiveness, and supply chain security by leveraging scalable biotechnology solutions to maximize the value of domestic resources. The company operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, and Australia, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
58GF Score

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