Palfinger AGPLFRF 87 3-Year ROIIC % is 9.71 as of Dec. 2024, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 5.45. GuruFocus rates PLFRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Palfinger AG ranks better than 60.4% on this metric.
3-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (3-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year.
Palfinger AG's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 9.71%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for Palfinger AG's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
PLFRF's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked better than 60.4% of 202
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.97
vs PLFRF: 9.71
Palfinger AG (OTCPK:PLFRF) 3-Year ROIIC % Explanation
Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.
High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
Be Aware
It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.
Palfinger AG 3-Year ROIIC % Related Terms
Palfinger AG 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palfinger AG's 3-Year ROIIC % 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 3-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year ROIIC % 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 3-Year ROIIC % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Palfinger AG's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palfinger AG's 3-Year ROIIC % falls into.
* 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.
** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 3-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
Palfinger AG (PLFRF) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of 9.71 as of Dec. 2024. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Palfinger AG and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 5.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #80 out of 202 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Palfinger AG's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Palfinger AG's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 9.71 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 5.45. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.97. Palfinger AG's value of 9.71 is 392.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #80 out of 202 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year ROIIC % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #80 out of 202 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This puts Palfinger AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.97. Palfinger AG's value of 9.71 is 392.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.45 vs. the industry median of 1.97, Palfinger AG has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year ROIIC % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.97, based on 202 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Palfinger AG's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 9.71 is 392.9% 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 3-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 3-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Palfinger AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palfinger AG's current 3-Year ROIIC % is 9.71, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 5.45. 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 $28.88, compared to a current price of $40.25 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is 9.71, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 5.45 and 392.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.97. 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 3-Year ROIIC % calculated?
3-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Palfinger AG (PLFRF), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is 9.71 as of Dec. 2024. 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 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.88.
GuruFocus considers Palfinger AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLFRF:
3-Year ROIIC %: 9.71 (78% above median its 10-year median of 5.45)
GF Value™: $28.88 vs. price of $40.25 (39.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 392.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#80 of 202)
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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