ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Palfinger AG's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 7.37%.
As of today (2026-06-26), Palfinger AG's WACC % is 6.30%. Palfinger AG's ROIC % is 5.85% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Palfinger AG earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Palfinger AG (OTCPK:PLFRF) 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, Palfinger AG's WACC % is 6.30%. Palfinger AG's ROIC % is 5.85% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Palfinger AG 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.
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Palfinger AG ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palfinger AG'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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Palfinger AG'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.
Palfinger AG ROIC % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Palfinger AG's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palfinger AG's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 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.
Palfinger AG (PLFRF) has a ROIC % of 7.37% as of Jun. 2025. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Palfinger AG and its competitors.
Is Palfinger AG's ROIC % too high?
Palfinger AG's current ROIC % is 7.37%. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median ROIC % is 5.47. Palfinger AG's value of 7.37% is 34.7% above this industry median. Overall, Palfinger AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palfinger AG's ROIC % compare to CAT and DE?
Palfinger AG's ROIC % of 7.37% can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.47. Palfinger AG's value of 7.37% is 34.7% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median ROIC % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 5.47, based on 207 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. Palfinger AG's current ROIC % of 7.37% is 34.7% 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 Palfinger AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median ROIC % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palfinger AG's current ROIC % is 7.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palfinger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG (PLFRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.85, compared to a current price of $40.25 — trading 39.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 7.37% and 34.7% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 5.47. Palfinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF), the current ROIC % is 7.37% as of Jun. 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.25 is trading 39.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.85.
GuruFocus considers Palfinger AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLFRF:
ROIC %: 7.37%
GF Value™: $28.85 vs. price of $40.25 (39.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.7% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palfinger AG is an Austrian manufacturing company that offers cranes, forklifts, truck bodies, and lifting equipment for land and water vehicles. Palfinger has two operating segments: Sales & Service and Operations. Segment sales & service comprises the sales and service units. The segment operations comprise the production sites and the respective production share of the company. It earns the majority of revenue from the sales & service segment. Its geographical segments include Europe, Middle East, & Africa; North America; Latin America; Eurasia; Asia-Pacific; and Marine. Business in Europe, the Middle East, & the Africa region generates the majority of the company's revenue.
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