Option NV (STU:OIN) WACC %:2.93% (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 56% Below Median


STU:OIN Option NV STU:OIN
43 GF Score
Price €5.16
GF Value €7.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Option NV WACC %?

Option NV STU:OIN -4.09% 43 WACC % is 2.93% as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 6.68. GuruFocus rates STU:OIN with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,509 Hardware companies, Option NV ranks worse than 92.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-07), Option NV's weighted average cost of capital is 2.93%%. Option NV's ROIC % is -6.81% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Option NV earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

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Option NV  (STU:OIN) WACC % Explanation

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher ROIC % 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, Option NV's weighted average cost of capital is 2.93%%. Option NV's ROIC % is -6.81% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Option NV earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Be Aware

1. GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding latest one-year semi-annual average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together.
For companies that report quarterly, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's quarterly debt data from the beginning of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report semi-annually, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's semi-annual debt data from the start of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report annually, GuruFocus combines the beginning and ending annual debt data from the most recent year and then calculates the average.

2. The WACC formula discussed above does not include Preferred Stock. Please adjust if preferred stock is considered.

3. (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.

4. GuruFocus uses the latest TTM Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year semi-annual average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.


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Option NV WACC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Option NV's WACC % 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.

Option NV WACC % Chart

Option NV Annual Data
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WACC %
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Option NV Semi-Annual Data
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STU:OIN vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: WACC % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Option NV's WACC %, along with its competitors' market caps and WACC % 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.


Option NV WACC % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Option NV's WACC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Option NV's WACC % falls into.


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Option NV WACC % Calculation

The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the rate that a company is expected to pay on average to all its security holders to finance its assets. The WACC is commonly referred to as the firm's cost of capital. Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. WACC is the average of the costs of these sources of financing, each of which is weighted by its respective use in the given situation. By taking a weighted average, we can see how much interest the company has to pay for every dollar it finances.

WACC=E/(E + D)*Cost of Equity+D/(E + D)*Cost of Debt*(1 - Tax Rate)

1. Weights:
Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. We need to calculate the weight of equity and the weight of debt.
The market value of equity (E) is also called "Market Cap". As of today, Option NV's market capitalization (E) is €13.332 Mil.
The market value of debt is typically difficult to calculate, therefore, GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding the latest one-year semi-annual average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together. As of Dec. 2025, Option NV's latest one-year semi-annual average Book Value of Debt (D) is €5.434 Mil.
a) weight of equity = E / (E + D) = 13.332 / (13.332 + 5.434) = 0.7104
b) weight of debt = D / (E + D) = 5.434 / (13.332 + 5.434) = 0.2896

2. Cost of Equity:
GuruFocus uses Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the required rate of return. The formula is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
a) GuruFocus uses 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate as the risk-free rate. It is updated daily. The current risk-free rate is 3.6%. Please go to Economic Indicators page for more information. Please note that we use the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate of the United States as default.
b) Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. Option NV's beta is -0.5250.
c) (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.
Cost of Equity = 3.6% + -0.5250 * 6% = 0.45%

3. Cost of Debt:
GuruFocus uses latest TTM Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year semi-annual average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.
As of Dec. 2025, Option NV's interest expense (positive number) was €0.516 Mil. Its total Book Value of Debt (D) is €5.434 Mil.
Cost of Debt = 0.516 / 5.434 = 9.4958%.

4. Multiply by one minus TTM Tax Rate:
GuruFocus uses the most recent TTM Tax Expense divided by the most recent TTM Pre-Tax Income to calculate the tax rate. The calculated TTM tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%. If the calculated tax rate is higher than 100%, it is set to 100%. If the calculated tax rate is less than 0%, it is set to 0%.
The latest calculated TTM Tax Rate = -0.081 / -1.553 = 5.22%.

Option NV's Weighted Average Cost Of Capital (WACC) for Today is calculated as:

WACC=E / (E + D)*Cost of Equity+D / (E + D)*Cost of Debt*(1 - Tax Rate)
=0.7104*0.45%+0.2896*9.4958%*(1 - 5.22%)
=2.93%

* 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 WACC % →
What does a WACC % of 2.93% mean?
Option NV (STU:OIN) has a WACC % of 2.93% as of Jul. 07, 2026. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on Option NV and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 6.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Option NV ranks #2327 out of 2509 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is Option NV's WACC % too high?
Option NV's current WACC % of 2.93% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 6.68. The Hardware industry median WACC % is 8.21. Option NV's value of 2.93% is 64.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Option NV ranks #2327 out of 2509 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Option NV has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Option NV's WACC % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Option NV ranks #2327 out of 2509 companies for WACC %. This places Option NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median WACC % is 8.21. Option NV's value of 2.93% is 64.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.68 vs. the industry median of 8.21, Option NV has consistently been below 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 WACC % for a Hardware company?
The median WACC % among Hardware companies is 8.21, based on 2,509 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a WACC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, WACC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Option NV's current WACC % of 2.93% is 64.3% 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 WACC % mean?
A high WACC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on Option NV and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median WACC % is 8.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Option NV's current WACC % is 2.93%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 6.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Option NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Option NV (STU:OIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.09, compared to a current price of €5.16 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current WACC % is 2.93%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 6.68 and 64.3% below the Hardware industry median of 8.21. Option NV's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is WACC % calculated?
WACC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Option NV (STU:OIN), the current WACC % is 2.93% as of Jul. 07, 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 Option NV (STU:OIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Option NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.16 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.09. GuruFocus considers Option NV to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:OIN:

  • WACC %: 2.93% (56% below median its 10-year median of 6.68)
  • GF Value™: €7.09 vs. price of €5.16 (27.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.3% below the Hardware median (#2327 of 2509)

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


Option NV Business Description

Other Exchanges 0JEV:UKOPTI:Belgium
Address Geldenaaksebaan 329, Leuven, BEL, 3001
Option NV specializes in wireless IoT solutions enabling Machine to Machine (M2M) communication across multiple industries and applications. The company's offerings include CloudGate Gateways, Expansion cards, Metering Device, Sensors, etc. IT supports its CloudGate IoT platform with engineering consulting services that assist customers in the development and implementation of IoT products and solutions.
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