Alaros Exploration (XCNQ:ALAR) ROIC %: -192.21% (As of Apr. 2026)

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XCNQ:ALAR Alaros Exploration Inc XCNQ:ALAR
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What is Alaros Exploration ROIC %?

Alaros Exploration XCNQ:ALAR 15 ROIC % is -192.21% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XCNQ:ALAR with a GF Score™ of 15/100.

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Alaros Exploration's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -192.21%.

As of today (2026-09-11), Alaros Exploration's WACC % is 9.42%. Alaros Exploration's ROIC % is -89.04% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Alaros Exploration earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Alaros Exploration  (XCNQ:ALAR) 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, Alaros Exploration's WACC % is 9.42%. Alaros Exploration's ROIC % is -89.04% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Alaros Exploration 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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Alaros Exploration ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alaros Exploration'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.

Alaros Exploration ROIC % Chart

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Alaros Exploration ROIC % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Alaros Exploration'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.


Alaros Exploration ROIC % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Alaros Exploration's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alaros Exploration's ROIC % falls into.


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Alaros Exploration ROIC % Calculation

Alaros Exploration's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: . 20 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: . 20 ) + Invested Capital (A: . 20 ))/ count )
= * ( 1 - % )/( ( + )/ )
=/
= %

where

Alaros Exploration's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-0.296 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (0.153 + 0.155)/ 2 )
=-0.296/0.154
=-192.21 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of -192.21% mean?
Alaros Exploration (XCNQ:ALAR) has a ROIC % of -192.21% as of Apr. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Alaros Exploration and its competitors.
Is Alaros Exploration's ROIC % too high?
Alaros Exploration's current ROIC % is -192.21%. Overall, Alaros Exploration has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alaros Exploration's ROIC % compare to competitors?
Alaros Exploration's ROIC % of -192.21% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROIC % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Alaros Exploration and its competitors. Alaros Exploration's current ROIC % is -192.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alaros Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Alaros Exploration (XCNQ:ALAR) has a current ROIC % of -192.21%. The current ROIC % is -192.21%. Alaros Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 15/100. 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 Alaros Exploration (XCNQ:ALAR), the current ROIC % is -192.21% as of Apr. 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.

Alaros Exploration Business Description

Address 11225 88 Avenue, Delta, BC, CAN, V4C 3B6
Alaros Exploration Inc is currently engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. The Company holds the exclusive option to acquire a 100% interest in the Birk Creek Property (the Property), which is subject to a 3% net smelter returns royalty. The Property is located in southern British Columbia, approximately 82 km north-northeast of Kamloops, in the Kamloops Mining Division. The Property is situated within the traditional territory of the Secwepemc First Nation.
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