ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Piraeus Port Authority's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.30%.
As of today (2026-07-12), Piraeus Port Authority's WACC % is 6.40%. Piraeus Port Authority's ROIC % is 16.26% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Piraeus Port Authority generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Piraeus Port Authority (ATH:PPA) ROIC % Explanation
ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROIC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Piraeus Port Authority's WACC % is 6.40%. Piraeus Port Authority's ROIC % is 16.26% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Piraeus Port Authority generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
* 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.
Piraeus Port Authority ROIC % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Piraeus Port Authority's ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Piraeus Port Authority ROIC % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Piraeus Port Authority's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Piraeus Port Authority's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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.
Piraeus Port Authority (ATH:PPA) has a ROIC % of 14.30% as of Dec. 2025. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Piraeus Port Authority and its competitors.
Is Piraeus Port Authority's ROIC % too high?
Piraeus Port Authority's current ROIC % is 14.30%. The Transportation industry median ROIC % is 4.73. Piraeus Port Authority's value of 14.30% is 202.3% above this industry median. Overall, Piraeus Port Authority has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Piraeus Port Authority's ROIC % compare to competitors?
Piraeus Port Authority's ROIC % of 14.30% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.73. Piraeus Port Authority's value of 14.30% is 202.3% 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 ROIC % for a Transportation company?
The median ROIC % among Transportation companies is 4.73, based on 989 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Piraeus Port Authority's current ROIC % of 14.30% is 202.3% 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Piraeus Port Authority and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROIC % is 4.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Piraeus Port Authority's current ROIC % is 14.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Piraeus Port Authority stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piraeus Port Authority (ATH:PPA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.54, compared to a current price of €44.90 — trading 42.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 14.30% and 202.3% above the Transportation industry median of 4.73. Piraeus Port Authority's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Piraeus Port Authority (ATH:PPA), the current ROIC % is 14.30% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Piraeus Port Authority (ATH:PPA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piraeus Port Authority stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €44.90 is trading 42.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €31.54.
GuruFocus considers Piraeus Port Authority to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATH:PPA:
ROIC %: 14.30%
GF Value™: €31.54 vs. price of €44.90 (42.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 202.3% above the Transportation median
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATH:PPA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Piraeus Port Authority SA is engaged in the management and operation of Piraeus port. The main activities of the company are anchoring services of vessels, handling cargo, loading and unloading services as well as goods storage and car transportation. The company is also responsible for the maintenance of port facilities, the supply of port services (water, electricity, telephone connection, and supply), for services provided to travelers (coastal and cruise ships), and for renting space to third parties. Business operating segments of the company include Container Terminal, Car distribution, Coastal shipping, Concession of Piers II & III, Cruise, Ship repairing, and Other segments.
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