Croatia Airlines DD (ZAG:CRAL) ROIC %: -14.01% (As of Jun. 2026)

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ZAG:CRAL Croatia Airlines DD ZAG:CRAL
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What is Croatia Airlines DD ROIC %?

Croatia Airlines DD ZAG:CRAL 45 ROIC % is -14.01% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ZAG:CRAL with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Croatia Airlines DD's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -14.01%.

As of today (2026-08-20), Croatia Airlines DD's WACC % is 8.38%. Croatia Airlines DD's ROIC % is -14.21% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Croatia Airlines DD earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Croatia Airlines DD  (ZAG:CRAL) 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, Croatia Airlines DD's WACC % is 8.38%. Croatia Airlines DD's ROIC % is -14.21% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Croatia Airlines DD 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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Croatia Airlines DD ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Croatia Airlines DD'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.

Croatia Airlines DD ROIC % Chart

Croatia Airlines DD Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
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Croatia Airlines DD Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
ROIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.31 -0.37 -15.63 -22.65 -14.01

ZAG:CRAL vs DAL, UAL, LUV: ROIC % Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Croatia Airlines DD'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.


Croatia Airlines DD ROIC % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Croatia Airlines DD's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Croatia Airlines DD's ROIC % falls into.


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Croatia Airlines DD ROIC % Calculation

Croatia Airlines DD's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-69.548 * ( 1 - 0.1% )/( (254.738 + 375.757)/ 2 )
=-69.478452/315.2475
=-22.04 %

where

Croatia Airlines DD's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-58.296 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (404.823 + 427.611)/ 2 )
=-58.296/416.217
=-14.01 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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 -14.01% mean?
Croatia Airlines DD (ZAG:CRAL) has a ROIC % of -14.01% as of Jun. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Croatia Airlines DD and its competitors.
Is Croatia Airlines DD's ROIC % too high?
Croatia Airlines DD's current ROIC % is -14.01%. Overall, Croatia Airlines DD has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Croatia Airlines DD's ROIC % compare to DAL and UAL?
Croatia Airlines DD's ROIC % of -14.01% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.77. 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 Transportation company?
The median ROIC % among Transportation companies is 4.77, based on 991 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. 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 Croatia Airlines DD and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROIC % is 4.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Croatia Airlines DD's current ROIC % is -14.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Croatia Airlines DD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croatia Airlines DD (ZAG:CRAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.31, compared to a current price of €2.50 — trading 42% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -14.01%. Croatia Airlines DD's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 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 Croatia Airlines DD (ZAG:CRAL), the current ROIC % is -14.01% as of Jun. 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 Croatia Airlines DD (ZAG:CRAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croatia Airlines DD stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.50 is trading 42% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.31. GuruFocus considers Croatia Airlines DD to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ZAG:CRAL:

  • ROIC %: -14.01%
  • GF Value™: €4.31 vs. price of €2.50 (42% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ZAG:CRAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Croatia Airlines DD Business Description

Address Bani 75/b, Buzin, Zagreb, HRV, 10 010
Croatia Airlines DD is an airline transportation service provider in Croatia. Its operations consist of light and cabin operations, traffic training center, operations center, operations engineering, crew plan, ground operations, traffic administrative support, and traffic quality and operations safety management. The company offers both scheduled services as well as charter services, and the scheduled services earn majority revenues. Geographically, it has a presence in Croatia, Germany, USA, France, Great Britain, and Other countries.
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