PowerX (FRA:Z4F) ROIC %: -13.21% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is PowerX ROIC %?

PowerX FRA:Z4F +14.58% 18 ROIC % is -13.21% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:Z4F with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 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 %. PowerX's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -13.21%.

As of today (2026-07-16), PowerX's WACC % is 8.48%. PowerX's ROIC % is 0.39% (calculated using TTM income statement data). PowerX earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


PowerX  (FRA:Z4F) 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, PowerX's WACC % is 8.48%. PowerX's ROIC % is 0.39% (calculated using TTM income statement data). PowerX 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.


PowerX ROIC % Related Terms


PowerX ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PowerX'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.

PowerX ROIC % Chart

PowerX Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
-79.54 -61.17 -3.08

PowerX Quarterly Data
Dec23 Dec24 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROIC % 0.00 0.00 -17.37 29.56 -13.21

FRA:Z4F vs VRT, BE: ROIC % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, PowerX'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.


PowerX ROIC % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, PowerX's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PowerX's ROIC % falls into.


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PowerX ROIC % Calculation

PowerX'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 )
=-3.708 * ( 1 - 27.7% )/( (57.71 + 116.465)/ 2 )
=-2.680884/87.0875
=-3.08 %

where

PowerX'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 )
=-15.196 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (116.465 + 113.574)/ 2 )
=-15.196/115.0195
=-13.21 %

where

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 -13.21% mean?
PowerX (FRA:Z4F) has a ROIC % of -13.21% 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 PowerX and its competitors.
Is PowerX's ROIC % too high?
PowerX's current ROIC % is -13.21%. Overall, PowerX has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PowerX's ROIC % compare to VRT and BE?
PowerX's ROIC % of -13.21% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.19. 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 Products company?
The median ROIC % among Industrial Products companies is 5.19, based on 3,031 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 PowerX and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROIC % is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PowerX's current ROIC % is -13.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PowerX stock overvalued right now?
PowerX (FRA:Z4F) has a current ROIC % of -13.21%. The current ROIC % is -13.21%. PowerX's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 3 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 PowerX (FRA:Z4F), the current ROIC % is -13.21% 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.

PowerX Business Description

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PowerX Inc operates across multiple segments of the energy and power sector. Its activities include the manufacturing and sales of large-scale battery energy storage systems designed for grid and industrial applications. It also develops and operates electric vehicle charging stations, providing related services to support EV adoption. Additionally, the company is engaged in the development and manufacturing of battery energy storage systems for marine applications, addressing power needs in maritime environments. Its power supply business further encompasses the provision and management of energy solutions to support diverse commercial and infrastructure requirements.
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