Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) ROIC %: 24.12% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:AOC Aluminum Corp of China Ltd FRA:AOC
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What is Aluminum of China ROIC %?

Aluminum of China FRA:AOC -1.64% 81 ROIC % is 24.12% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AOC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Aluminum of China's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.12%.

As of today (2026-06-29), Aluminum of China's WACC % is 9.98%. Aluminum of China's ROIC % is 17.73% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Aluminum of China 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.


Aluminum of China  (FRA:AOC) 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, Aluminum of China's WACC % is 9.98%. Aluminum of China's ROIC % is 17.73% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Aluminum of China 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.


Aluminum of China ROIC % Related Terms


Aluminum of China ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aluminum of China'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.

Aluminum of China ROIC % Chart

Aluminum of China Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
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Aluminum of China Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROIC % 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 13.05 14.27 15.39 17.04 24.12

FRA:AOC vs AA, CENX, CSTM: ROIC % Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Aluminum of China'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.


Aluminum of China ROIC % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aluminum of China's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aluminum of China's ROIC % falls into.


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Aluminum of China ROIC % Calculation

Aluminum of China's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=3745.27 * ( 1 - 16.7% )/( (22521.318 + 21549.707)/ 2 )
=3119.80991/22035.5125
=14.16 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=28324.767 - 4121.055 - ( 3176.124 - max(0, 6063.648 - 7746.042+3176.124))
=22521.318

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=27526.772 - 3690.309 - ( 4079.791 - max(0, 6399.881 - 8686.637+4079.791))
=21549.707

Aluminum of China's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=6175.116 * ( 1 - 15.6% )/( (21549.707 + 21659.119)/ 2 )
=5211.797904/21604.413
=24.12 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=27526.772 - 3690.309 - ( 4079.791 - max(0, 6399.881 - 8686.637+4079.791))
=21549.707

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=29281.422 - 4010.561 - ( 4626.469 - max(0, 6359.325 - 9971.067+4626.469))
=21659.119

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of 24.12% mean?
Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) has a ROIC % of 24.12% 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 Aluminum of China and its competitors.
Is Aluminum of China's ROIC % too high?
Aluminum of China's current ROIC % is 24.12%. Overall, Aluminum of China has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aluminum of China's ROIC % compare to AA and CENX?
Aluminum of China's ROIC % of 24.12% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROIC % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Aluminum of China and its competitors. Aluminum of China's current ROIC % is 24.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aluminum of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.81, compared to a current price of €0.84 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 24.12%. Aluminum of China's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC), the current ROIC % is 24.12% 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 Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluminum of China stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.84 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.81. GuruFocus considers Aluminum of China to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AOC:

  • ROIC %: 24.12%
  • GF Value™: €0.81 vs. price of €0.84 (3.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Aluminum of China Business Description

Address No. 62 North Xizhimen Street, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100082
Aluminum Corp of China Ltd is an aluminum producer. Its main business includes exploration and mining of resources such as bauxite and coal, production, sales, technology research and development of alumina, primary aluminum, aluminum alloys, and carbon products, international trade, logistics industry, thermal and new energy power generation, etc. The company's reportable operating segments are: the alumina segment, the primary aluminum segment, the energy segment, the marketing segment, and the corporate and other segment. The majority of its revenue is generated from the primary aluminum segment, which consists of procuring alumina and other raw materials, supplemental materials, and electricity power, and smelting alumina to produce primary aluminum.
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