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ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Antero Resources's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.87%.
As of today (2026-07-24), Antero Resources's WACC % is 1.86%. Antero Resources's ROIC % is 6.50% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Antero Resources 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.
Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) 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, Antero Resources's WACC % is 1.86%. Antero Resources's ROIC % is 6.50% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Antero Resources 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.
Antero Resources ROIC % Related Terms
Antero Resources ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Antero Resources'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 Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Antero Resources'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.
Antero Resources ROIC % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Antero Resources's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Antero Resources'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.
Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) has a ROIC % of 14.87% 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 Antero Resources and its competitors.
Is Antero Resources' ROIC % too high?
Antero Resources' current ROIC % is 14.87%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROIC % is 3.76. Antero Resources' value of 14.87% is 296% above this industry median. Overall, Antero Resources has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Antero Resources' ROIC % compare to APA and RRC?
Antero Resources' ROIC % of 14.87% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.76. Antero Resources' value of 14.87% is 296% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROIC % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.76, based on 996 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. Antero Resources's current ROIC % of 14.87% is 296% 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 Antero Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROIC % is 3.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Antero Resources's current ROIC % is 14.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Antero Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.39, compared to a current price of €30.22 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 14.87% and 296% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.76. Antero Resources' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Antero Resources (FRA:7A6), the current ROIC % is 14.87% 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 Antero Resources (FRA:7A6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antero Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €30.22 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.39.
GuruFocus considers Antero Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7A6:
ROIC %: 14.87%
GF Value™: €37.39 vs. price of €30.22 (19.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 296% above the Oil & Gas median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7A6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Antero Resources is an exploration and production firm whose operations represent a pure play in the Marcellus Shale, located in northern West Virginia. The company started in 2002 as an E&P focused on the Barnett Shale (Fort Worth, Texas). Antero redefined itself in Appalachia's Marcellus Shale in 2005. In 2012, shortly before Antero's 2013 IPO, Antero Midstream Partners was formed to handle the company's rapidly growing gas volumes. In 2026, the firm narrowed its focus further by selling its Ohio Utica assets and using the proceeds to acquire additional Marcellus acreage from HG Energy. Just over half of its production and earning power is tied to natural gas, with the remainder mostly NGLs, where it holds a leading position, and some crude oil.
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