Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) ROCE %: -8.27% (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:RKLB Rocket Lab Corp XSWX:RKLB
71 GF Score
Price CHF81.13
GF Value CHF21.59
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What is Rocket Lab ROCE %?

Rocket Lab XSWX:RKLB 71 ROCE % is -8.27% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:RKLB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF21.59. The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Rocket Lab's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.27%.

Rocket Lab  (XSWX:RKLB) 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.

Rocket Lab ROCE % Related Terms

Rocket Lab ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rocket Lab'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.

Rocket Lab ROCE % Chart

Rocket Lab Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -19.93 -14.63 -20.91 -20.89 -14.07

Rocket Lab 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 -24.95 -23.46 -15.75 -4.36 -8.27
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Rocket Lab ROCE % Calculation

Rocket Lab'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 )
=-199.408/( ( (1184.342 - 339.525) + (2324.478 - 334.476) )/ 2 )
=-199.408/( (844.817+1990.002)/ 2 )
=-199.408/1417.4095
=-14.07 %

Rocket Lab'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 )
=-182.16/( ( (2324.478 - 334.476) + (2819.941 - 402.345) )/ 2 )
=-182.16/( ( 1990.002 + 2417.596 )/ 2 )
=-182.16/2203.799
=-8.27 %

(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 -8.27% mean?
Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) has a ROCE % of -8.27% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Rocket Lab's ROCE % too high?
Rocket Lab's current ROCE % is -8.27%. Overall, Rocket Lab has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocket Lab's ROCE % compare to ?
Rocket Lab's ROCE % of -8.27% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.21. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROCE % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.21, based on 351 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 Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROCE % is 6.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rocket Lab's current ROCE % is -8.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocket Lab stock overvalued right now?
Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) has a current ROCE % of -8.27%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF21.59, compared to a current price of CHF81.13 — trading 275.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -8.27%. Rocket Lab's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB), the current ROCE % is -8.27% 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 Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF81.13 is trading 275.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF21.59.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:RKLB:

  • ROCE %: -8.27%
  • GF Value™: CHF21.59 vs. price of CHF81.13 (275.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Rocket Lab Business Description

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Address 3881 McGowen Street, Long Beach, CA, USA, 90808
Rocket Lab Corp is engaged in space, building rockets, and spacecraft. It provides end-to-end mission services that provide frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial markets. It designs and manufactures the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and Photon satellite platform. Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has delivered multiple satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. The business operates in two segments Launch Services and Space Systems. Geographically it serves Japan, and rest of the world and earns key revenue from the United States.
71GF Score

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