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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 %. Polytec Holding AG's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.38%.
As of today (2026-07-16), Polytec Holding AG's WACC % is 8.82%. Polytec Holding AG's ROIC % is 4.22% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Polytec Holding AG earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Polytec Holding AG (WBO:PYT) 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, Polytec Holding AG's WACC % is 8.82%. Polytec Holding AG's ROIC % is 4.22% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Polytec Holding 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.
Polytec Holding AG ROIC % Related Terms
Polytec Holding AG ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Polytec Holding 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Polytec Holding 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.
Polytec Holding AG ROIC % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Polytec Holding AG's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polytec Holding AG'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.
Polytec Holding AG (WBO:PYT) has a ROIC % of 2.38% 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 Polytec Holding AG and its competitors.
Is Polytec Holding AG's ROIC % too high?
Polytec Holding AG's current ROIC % is 2.38%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROIC % is 5.07. Polytec Holding AG's value of 2.38% is 53.1% below this industry median. Overall, Polytec Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polytec Holding AG's ROIC % compare to ORLY and AZO?
Polytec Holding AG's ROIC % of 2.38% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.07. Polytec Holding AG's value of 2.38% is 53.1% below 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 1,310 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. Polytec Holding AG's current ROIC % of 2.38% is 53.1% below 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 Polytec Holding AG 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. Polytec Holding AG's current ROIC % is 2.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polytec Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polytec Holding AG (WBO:PYT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.07, compared to a current price of €4.58 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 2.38% and 53.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.07. Polytec Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Polytec Holding AG (WBO:PYT), the current ROIC % is 2.38% 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 Polytec Holding AG (WBO:PYT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polytec Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.58 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.07.
GuruFocus considers Polytec Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:PYT:
ROIC %: 2.38%
GF Value™: €3.07 vs. price of €4.58 (49.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:PYT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Polytec Holding AG is an Austria-based company focused on the automotive and plastics industry. It manufactures plastic parts globally. The operating segments are divided into four units namely Plastics, which supplies plastic components for the interior of passenger cars, engines, and the non-automotive industry. Composites provide exterior and engine parts for commercial and passenger vehicles. The car-styling unit offers accessories, small parts, and systems for vehicles, and Industrial produces plastic molded components and others. It provides service in the field of injection molding, fiber-reinforced plastics, and the manufacturer of original accessory parts made of plastic and stainless steel. Geographical presence in Austria, Austria, UK, Sweden, Hungary, and Other countries.
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