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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 %. Paragon GmbH KGaA's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 5.45%.
As of today (2026-07-30), Paragon GmbH KGaA's WACC % is 9.72%. Paragon GmbH KGaA's ROIC % is 8.22% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Paragon GmbH KGaA earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Paragon GmbH KGaA (HAM:PGN) 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, Paragon GmbH KGaA's WACC % is 9.72%. Paragon GmbH KGaA's ROIC % is 8.22% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Paragon GmbH KGaA 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.
Paragon GmbH KGaA ROIC % Related Terms
Paragon GmbH KGaA ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paragon GmbH KGaA'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 Auto Parts subindustry, Paragon GmbH KGaA'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.
Paragon GmbH KGaA ROIC % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Paragon GmbH KGaA's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paragon GmbH KGaA's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 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.
Paragon GmbH KGaA (HAM:PGN) has a ROIC % of 5.45% as of Sep. 2025. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Paragon GmbH KGaA and its competitors.
Is Paragon GmbH KGaA's ROIC % too high?
Paragon GmbH KGaA's current ROIC % is 5.45%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROIC % is 5.07. Paragon GmbH KGaA's value of 5.45% is 7.5% above this industry median. Overall, Paragon GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon GmbH KGaA's ROIC % compare to ORLY and AZO?
Paragon GmbH KGaA's ROIC % of 5.45% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.07. Paragon GmbH KGaA's value of 5.45% is 7.5% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROIC % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.07, based on 1,311 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. Paragon GmbH KGaA's current ROIC % of 5.45% is 7.5% 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 Paragon GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROIC % is 5.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon GmbH KGaA's current ROIC % is 5.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon GmbH KGaA (HAM:PGN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.95, compared to a current price of €1.61 — trading 45.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 5.45% and 7.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.07. Paragon GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Paragon GmbH KGaA (HAM:PGN), the current ROIC % is 5.45% as of Sep. 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 Paragon GmbH KGaA (HAM:PGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.61 is trading 45.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.95.
GuruFocus considers Paragon GmbH KGaA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HAM:PGN:
ROIC %: 5.45%
GF Value™: €2.95 vs. price of €1.61 (45.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:PGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paragon GmbH & Co KGaA develops and manufactures electronic components and sensors for the automotive industry. The business activity of the firm is operated in two segments namely Electronics and Mechanics. The Electronics segment that derives the majority of revenue sells air-quality sensors, high-end acoustic systems, and display instruments. The Mechanics segment focuses on adjustable body components such as adaptively extendable spoilers. Geographically all the activity of the firm functions through Germany, however, it also holds a presence at the international level.
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