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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 %. Steyr Motors AG's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.63%.
As of today (2026-07-29), Steyr Motors AG's WACC % is 9.25%. Steyr Motors AG's ROIC % is 14.57% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Steyr Motors AG 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.
Steyr Motors AG (WBO:4X0) 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, Steyr Motors AG's WACC % is 9.25%. Steyr Motors AG's ROIC % is 14.57% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Steyr Motors AG 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.
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Steyr Motors AG ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steyr Motors 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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Steyr Motors 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.
Steyr Motors AG ROIC % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Steyr Motors AG's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steyr Motors AG's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 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.
Steyr Motors AG (WBO:4X0) has a ROIC % of 10.63% as of Dec. 2025. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Steyr Motors AG and its competitors.
Is Steyr Motors AG's ROIC % too high?
Steyr Motors AG's current ROIC % is 10.63%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROIC % is 4.18. Steyr Motors AG's value of 10.63% is 154.6% above this industry median. Overall, Steyr Motors AG has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steyr Motors AG's ROIC % compare to SPCX and GE?
Steyr Motors AG's ROIC % of 10.63% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.18. Steyr Motors AG's value of 10.63% is 154.6% 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROIC % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.18, based on 356 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. Steyr Motors AG's current ROIC % of 10.63% is 154.6% 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 Steyr Motors AG and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROIC % is 4.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steyr Motors AG's current ROIC % is 10.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steyr Motors AG stock overvalued right now?
Steyr Motors AG (WBO:4X0) has a current ROIC % of 10.63%. The current ROIC % is 10.63% and 154.6% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 4.18. Steyr Motors AG's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Steyr Motors AG (WBO:4X0), the current ROIC % is 10.63% as of Dec. 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.
Steyr Motors AG is in the development and production of diesel engines known for their power density and durability, particularly for heavy-duty vehicles and boats. The company also manufactures generator sets and engine-optimized software solutions that incorporate digital networking. Their engines are utilized in military special vehicles, both military and civilian boats, as well as auxiliary power units (APUs) for main battle tanks and locomotives. The majority of the company's revenue comes from engine sales, followed by Spare Parts / MRO. Geographically, Steyr Motors generates majority of its revenue from Europe, followed by Asia.
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