ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Hexagon Purus ASA's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.45%.
As of today (2026-06-26), Hexagon Purus ASA's WACC % is 16.84%. Hexagon Purus ASA's ROIC % is -28.30% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Hexagon Purus ASA earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Hexagon Purus ASA (FRA:0QJ0) 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, Hexagon Purus ASA's WACC % is 16.84%. Hexagon Purus ASA's ROIC % is -28.30% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Hexagon Purus ASA earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
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.
Hexagon Purus ASA ROIC % Related Terms
Hexagon Purus ASA ROIC % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Hexagon Purus ASA's ROIC % 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.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hexagon Purus ASA'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.
Hexagon Purus ASA ROIC % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hexagon Purus ASA's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexagon Purus ASA's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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.
Hexagon Purus ASA (FRA:0QJ0) has a ROIC % of -8.45% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Hexagon Purus ASA and its competitors.
Is Hexagon Purus ASA's ROIC % too high?
Hexagon Purus ASA's current ROIC % is -8.45%. Overall, Hexagon Purus ASA has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexagon Purus ASA's ROIC % compare to GWW and FAST?
Hexagon Purus ASA's ROIC % of -8.45% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median ROIC % is 6.25. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROIC % among Industrial Distribution companies is 6.25, based on 156 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. 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 Hexagon Purus ASA and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROIC % is 6.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexagon Purus ASA's current ROIC % is -8.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexagon Purus ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon Purus ASA (FRA:0QJ0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.41, compared to a current price of €1.05 — trading 56.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -8.45%. Hexagon Purus ASA's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Hexagon Purus ASA (FRA:0QJ0), the current ROIC % is -8.45% 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 Hexagon Purus ASA (FRA:0QJ0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon Purus ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.05 is trading 56.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.41.
GuruFocus considers Hexagon Purus ASA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0QJ0:
ROIC %: -8.45%
GF Value™: €2.41 vs. price of €1.05 (56.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0QJ0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hexagon Purus ASA is a provider of Hydrogen Type 4 high-pressure cylinders, complete vehicle systems, and battery packs for fuel cell electric and battery electric vehicles including hybrid mobility applications on light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, buses, marine, rail, and aerospace. It has divided its operations into two segments, Hydrogen Mobility and Infrastructure (HMI) and Battery Systems and Vehicle Integration (BVI). The company has a geographic presence in Norway, Europe, North America, and Others. Majority of revenue is from Hydrogen Mobility and Infrastructure (HMI). Geographically, it operates in Norway, Europe, excluding Norway, North America, Asia, and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Europe, excluding Norway.
64GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:0QJ0
ROIC % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:0QJ0 has been successfully added to your 
