ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. HighPeak Energy's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.86%.
As of today (2026-06-26), HighPeak Energy's WACC % is 7.63%. HighPeak Energy's ROIC % is 2.69% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
HighPeak Energy earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
HighPeak Energy (NAS:HPK) 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, HighPeak Energy's WACC % is 7.63%. HighPeak Energy's ROIC % is 2.69% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
HighPeak Energy 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.
HighPeak Energy ROIC % Related Terms
HighPeak Energy ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HighPeak Energy'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, HighPeak Energy'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.
HighPeak Energy ROIC % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, HighPeak Energy's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HighPeak Energy'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.
HighPeak Energy (HPK) has a ROIC % of 3.86% 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 HighPeak Energy and its competitors.
Is HighPeak Energy's ROIC % too high?
HighPeak Energy's current ROIC % is 3.86%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROIC % is 3.63. HighPeak Energy's value of 3.86% is 6.3% above this industry median. Overall, HighPeak Energy has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HighPeak Energy's ROIC % compare to TBN and REPX?
HighPeak Energy's ROIC % of 3.86% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.63. HighPeak Energy's value of 3.86% is 6.3% 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 3.63, based on 997 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. HighPeak Energy's current ROIC % of 3.86% is 6.3% 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 HighPeak Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROIC % is 3.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HighPeak Energy's current ROIC % is 3.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighPeak Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighPeak Energy (HPK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.07, compared to a current price of $6.97 — trading 30.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 3.86% and 6.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.63. HighPeak Energy's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 HighPeak Energy (HPK), the current ROIC % is 3.86% 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 HighPeak Energy (HPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighPeak Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.97 is trading 30.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.07.
GuruFocus considers HighPeak Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HPK:
ROIC %: 3.86%
GF Value™: $10.07 vs. price of $6.97 (30.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.3% above the Oil & Gas median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HighPeak Energy Inc is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company that explores for, develops and produces crude oil, NGL, and natural gas prominently in Howard County of the Midland Basin. The company operates in a single segment, which is crude oil and natural gas development, exploration, and production in the U.S. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Crude oil sales.
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