O'Reilly Automotive (LTS:0KAB) ROCE %: 43.57% (As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0KAB O'Reilly Automotive Inc LTS:0KAB
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GF Value $94.49
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What is O'Reilly Automotive ROCE %?

O'Reilly Automotive LTS:0KAB +2.88% 96 ROCE % is 43.57% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0KAB with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.49 (Fairly Valued). 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. O'Reilly Automotive's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.57%.

O'Reilly Automotive  (LTS:0KAB) 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.

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O'Reilly Automotive ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for O'Reilly Automotive'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.

O'Reilly Automotive ROCE % Chart

O'Reilly Automotive Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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O'Reilly Automotive Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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O'Reilly Automotive ROCE % Calculation

O'Reilly Automotive'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 )
=3475.235/( ( (14893.741 - 8283.505) + (16538.253 - 8775.821) )/ 2 )
=3475.235/( (6610.236+7762.432)/ 2 )
=3475.235/7186.334
=48.36 %

O'Reilly Automotive'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 )
=3371.336/( ( (16538.253 - 8775.821) + (16937.178 - 9224.268) )/ 2 )
=3371.336/( ( 7762.432 + 7712.91 )/ 2 )
=3371.336/7737.671
=43.57 %

(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 43.57% mean?
O'Reilly Automotive (LTS:0KAB) has a ROCE % of 43.57% as of Mar. 2026.
Is O'Reilly Automotive's ROCE % too high?
O'Reilly Automotive's current ROCE % is 43.57%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROCE % is 7.94. O'Reilly Automotive's value of 43.57% is 448.7% above this industry median. Overall, O'Reilly Automotive has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does O'Reilly Automotive's ROCE % compare to AZO and BWA?
O'Reilly Automotive's ROCE % of 43.57% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.94. O'Reilly Automotive's value of 43.57% is 448.7% 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROCE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.94, based on 1,319 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. O'Reilly Automotive's current ROCE % of 43.57% is 448.7% 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 Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROCE % is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. O'Reilly Automotive's current ROCE % is 43.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is O'Reilly Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, O'Reilly Automotive (LTS:0KAB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.49, compared to a current price of $89.21 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 43.57% and 448.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.94. O'Reilly Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 O'Reilly Automotive (LTS:0KAB), the current ROCE % is 43.57% 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 O'Reilly Automotive (LTS:0KAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, O'Reilly Automotive stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $89.21 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $94.49. GuruFocus considers O'Reilly Automotive to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0KAB:

  • ROCE %: 43.57%
  • GF Value™: $94.49 vs. price of $89.21 (5.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 448.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0KAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

O'Reilly Automotive Business Description

Address 233 South Patterson Avenue, Springfield, MO, USA, 65802
Founded in 1957, O'Reilly Auto Parts is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories, serving both DIY and professional customers. The company operates nearly 6,600 stores across 48 US states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada. In fiscal 2025, O'Reilly generated nearly $18 billion in sales, with its dual market strategy yielding a balanced revenue mix, split between retail DIY customers (49%) and professional service orders (49%). The balance of its sales is derived from noncore categories, including wholesale distribution to independent parts distributors, heavy-shop equipment sales, and value-added services.
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