Ocean Power Technologies (STU:RUOB) ROCE %: -186.58% (As of Jan. 2026)

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STU:RUOB Ocean Power Technologies Inc STU:RUOB
42 GF Score
Price €0.17
GF Value €0.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ocean Power Technologies ROCE %?

Ocean Power Technologies STU:RUOB -2.39% 42 ROCE % is -186.58% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:RUOB with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 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. Ocean Power Technologies's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -186.58%.

Ocean Power Technologies  (STU:RUOB) 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.

Ocean Power Technologies ROCE % Related Terms

Ocean Power Technologies ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ocean Power Technologies'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.

Ocean Power Technologies ROCE % Chart

Ocean Power Technologies Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -28.77 -29.99 -48.06 -89.32 -87.00

Ocean Power Technologies Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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 -89.59 -98.74 -105.72 -165.62 -186.58
STU:RUOB
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Ocean Power Technologies ROCE % Calculation

Ocean Power Technologies's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Apr. 2025 )  (A: Apr. 2024 )(A: Apr. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Apr. 2025 )  (A: Apr. 2024 )(A: Apr. 2025 )
=-19.301/( ( (26.752 - 6.859) + (27.406 - 2.927) )/ 2 )
=-19.301/( (19.893+24.479)/ 2 )
=-19.301/22.186
=-87.00 %

Ocean Power Technologies's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-36.22/( ( (33.774 - 13.195) + (35.008 - 16.762) )/ 2 )
=-36.22/( ( 20.579 + 18.246 )/ 2 )
=-36.22/19.4125
=-186.58 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 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 -186.58% mean?
Ocean Power Technologies (STU:RUOB) has a ROCE % of -186.58% as of Jan. 2026.
Is Ocean Power Technologies' ROCE % too high?
Ocean Power Technologies' current ROCE % is -186.58%. Overall, Ocean Power Technologies has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean Power Technologies' ROCE % compare to LASE and HYOR?
Ocean Power Technologies' ROCE % of -186.58% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.05. 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 7.05, based on 3,026 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 Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocean Power Technologies's current ROCE % is -186.58%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Power Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies (STU:RUOB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.13, compared to a current price of €0.17 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -186.58%. Ocean Power Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 Ocean Power Technologies (STU:RUOB), the current ROCE % is -186.58% as of Jan. 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 Ocean Power Technologies (STU:RUOB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.17 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.13. GuruFocus considers Ocean Power Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RUOB:

  • ROCE %: -186.58%
  • GF Value™: €0.13 vs. price of €0.17 (28.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Ocean Power Technologies Business Description

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Address 28 Engelhard Drive, Suite B, Monroe Township, NJ, USA, 08831
Ocean Power Technologies Inc provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets. It provides ocean data collection and reporting, marine power, offshore communications, and Maritime Domain Awareness System (MDAS) products, integrated solutions, and consulting services. The company offers its products and services to a wide range of customers, including those in government and offshore energy, oil and gas, construction, wind power, and other industries. The company has operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
42GF Score

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