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Acacia ResearchSTU:AZG2 67 3-Year ROIIC % is 15.88 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:AZG2 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,931 Industrial Products companies, Acacia Research ranks better than 69.98% 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.
Acacia Research's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.88%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for Acacia Research's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AZG2's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked better than 69.98% of 2931
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.5
vs STU:AZG2: 15.88
Acacia Research (STU:AZG2) 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.
Acacia Research 3-Year ROIIC % Related Terms
Acacia Research 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acacia Research'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.
STU:AZG2 vs ACCO, EBF, XRX: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Acacia Research'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.
Acacia Research 3-Year ROIIC % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Acacia Research's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acacia Research'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.
Acacia Research (STU:AZG2) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of 15.88 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Acacia Research and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #880 out of 2931 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Acacia Research's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Acacia Research's current 3-Year ROIIC % is 15.88. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 3.50. Acacia Research's value of 15.88 is 353.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #880 out of 2931 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acacia Research has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acacia Research's 3-Year ROIIC % compare to ACCO and EBF?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #880 out of 2931 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This puts Acacia Research in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 3.50. Acacia Research's value of 15.88 is 353.7% 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 3-Year ROIIC % for an Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Industrial Products companies is 3.50, based on 2,931 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. Acacia Research's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 15.88 is 353.7% 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 Acacia Research and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acacia Research's current 3-Year ROIIC % is 15.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acacia Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research (STU:AZG2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.28, compared to a current price of €3.80 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is 15.88 and 353.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.50. Acacia Research's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Acacia Research (STU:AZG2), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is 15.88 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.
Is Acacia Research (STU:AZG2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.80 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.28.
GuruFocus considers Acacia Research to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:AZG2:
3-Year ROIIC %: 15.88
GF Value™: €6.28 vs. price of €3.80 (39.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 353.7% above the Industrial Products median (#880 of 2931)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AZG2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acacia Research Corp is focused on acquiring and operating businesses across the industrial, energy, and technology sectors where it believes it can leverage its expertise, capital base, and deep industry relationships to drive value. The company has four reportable business segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. It derives revenue from the Intellectual Property Operations segment. Geographically, it operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, China, India, and Asia-Pacific.
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