SOTK (Sono-Tek) ROCE %: 17.71% (As of May. 2026)

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SOTK Sono-Tek Corp SOTK
87 GF Score
Price $5.50
GF Value $4.48
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sono-Tek ROCE %?

Sono-Tek SOTK +1.67% 87 ROCE % is 17.71% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates SOTK with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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. Sono-Tek's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 17.71%.

Sono-Tek  (NAS:SOTK) 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.

Sono-Tek ROCE % Related Terms

Sono-Tek ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sono-Tek'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.

Sono-Tek ROCE % Chart

Sono-Tek Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
ROCE %
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Sono-Tek Quarterly Data
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Sono-Tek ROCE % Calculation

Sono-Tek's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2026 )  (A: Feb. 2025 )(A: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Feb. 2026 )  (A: Feb. 2025 )(A: Feb. 2026 )
=1.825/( ( (23.412 - 5.487) + (26.421 - 6.591) )/ 2 )
=1.825/( (17.925+19.83)/ 2 )
=1.825/18.8775
=9.67 %

Sono-Tek's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: May. 2026 )  (Q: Feb. 2026 )(Q: May. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: May. 2026 )  (Q: Feb. 2026 )(Q: May. 2026 )
=3.588/( ( (26.421 - 6.591) + (25.865 - 5.179) )/ 2 )
=3.588/( ( 19.83 + 20.686 )/ 2 )
=3.588/20.258
=17.71 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 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 17.71% mean?
Sono-Tek (SOTK) has a ROCE % of 17.71% as of May. 2026.
Is Sono-Tek's ROCE % too high?
Sono-Tek's current ROCE % is 17.71%. The Hardware industry median ROCE % is 6.43. Sono-Tek's value of 17.71% is 175.4% above this industry median. Overall, Sono-Tek has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sono-Tek's ROCE % compare to ARBE and ODYS?
Sono-Tek's ROCE % of 17.71% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.43. Sono-Tek's value of 17.71% is 175.4% 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 Hardware company?
The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 6.43, based on 2,454 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. Sono-Tek's current ROCE % of 17.71% is 175.4% 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 Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 6.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sono-Tek's current ROCE % is 17.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sono-Tek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sono-Tek (SOTK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.48, compared to a current price of $5.50 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 17.71% and 175.4% above the Hardware industry median of 6.43. Sono-Tek's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Sono-Tek (SOTK), the current ROCE % is 17.71% as of May. 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 Sono-Tek (SOTK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sono-Tek stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.50 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.48. GuruFocus considers Sono-Tek to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SOTK:

  • ROCE %: 17.71%
  • GF Value™: $4.48 vs. price of $5.50 (22.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 175.4% above the Hardware median

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

Sono-Tek Business Description

Address 2012 Route 9W, Milton, NY, USA, 12547
Sono-Tek Corp designs and manufactures ultrasonic coating systems for applying precise, thin film coatings to add functional properties, protect or strengthen surfaces on parts and components for the microelectronics/electronics, alternative energy, medical, industrial, and emerging research & development/other markets. The company designs and manufacture custom-engineered ultrasonic coating systems incorporating its patented technology, in combination with applications engineering knowledge, to assist its customers in achieving their desired coating solutions.
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