SPT (Sprout Social) ROCE %: -7.81% (As of Mar. 2026)


SPT Sprout Social Inc SPT
66 GF Score
Price $6.63
GF Value $36.47
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Sprout Social ROCE %?

Sprout Social SPT -0.90% 66 ROCE % is -7.81% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SPT with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 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. Sprout Social's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.81%.

Sprout Social  (NAS:SPT) 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.

Sprout Social ROCE % Related Terms

Sprout Social ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sprout Social'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.

Sprout Social ROCE % Chart

Sprout Social Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -16.47 -30.37 -33.46 -27.31 -16.96

Sprout Social Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 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 Premium Member Only -20.04 -20.74 -14.35 -15.43 -7.81
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Sprout Social ROCE % Calculation

Sprout Social'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 )
=-40.239/( ( (428.341 - 220.752) + (523.062 - 256.261) )/ 2 )
=-40.239/( (207.589+266.801)/ 2 )
=-40.239/237.195
=-16.96 %

Sprout Social'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 )
=-21.032/( ( (523.062 - 256.261) + (508.598 - 237.115) )/ 2 )
=-21.032/( ( 266.801 + 271.483 )/ 2 )
=-21.032/269.142
=-7.81 %

(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 -7.81% mean?
Sprout Social (SPT) has a ROCE % of -7.81% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Sprout Social's ROCE % too high?
Sprout Social's current ROCE % is -7.81%. Overall, Sprout Social has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprout Social's ROCE % compare to GLOO and BLND?
Sprout Social's ROCE % of -7.81% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.27. 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.27, based on 2,711 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprout Social's current ROCE % is -7.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprout Social stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social (SPT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.47, compared to a current price of $6.63 — trading 81.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -7.81%. Sprout Social's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Sprout Social (SPT), the current ROCE % is -7.81% 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 Sprout Social (SPT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.63 is trading 81.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.47. GuruFocus considers Sprout Social to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SPT:

  • ROCE %: -7.81%
  • GF Value™: $36.47 vs. price of $6.63 (81.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Sprout Social Business Description

Other Exchanges SPJ:Germany
Address 131 South Dearborn Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL, USA, 60603
Sprout Social Inc develops a cloud software that brings together social messaging, data and workflows in a unified system of record, intelligence, and action. It has a centralized, secure and powerful platform that can scale horizontally across an organization to drive maximum business value. The firm generates majority revenue from software subscriptions. Geographically, the company operates in Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, of which it derives maximum revenue from Americas.
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