• Wag! Group Co. (NASDAQ:PET) has a ROIC of -77.36% and a WACC of 25.28%, indicating inefficiency in capital utilization.
• Nogin, Inc. (NOGN) faces more severe financial challenges with a ROIC of -154.44% and a WACC of 3.91%.
• Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (KITT) shows the least negative ROIC to WACC ratio among peers, suggesting slightly better capital management efficiency.

Wag! Group Co. (NASDAQ:PET) is a company that provides pet services, including dog walking and pet sitting, through its online platform. The company aims to connect pet owners with trusted pet care providers. In the competitive landscape, Wag! faces competition from other pet service platforms and companies offering similar services.

In evaluating Wag! Group Co.'s financial performance, the Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is a key metric. With a ROIC of -77.36% and a Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) of 25.28%, Wag! is not generating sufficient returns to cover its cost of capital. This results in a ROIC to WACC ratio of -3.06, indicating inefficiency in capital utilization.

Comparatively, Nogin, Inc. (NOGN) has a more severe situation with a ROIC of -154.44% against a WACC of 3.91%, leading to a ROIC to WACC ratio of -39.52. This suggests Nogin is even less efficient in generating returns relative to its cost of capital, highlighting significant financial challenges.

Semantix, Inc. (STIX) and Akili, Inc. (AKLI) also show negative ROIC to WACC ratios of -3.86 and -7.20, respectively. Both companies, like Wag!, are unable to generate returns that meet or exceed their cost of capital, indicating potential issues in capital management and profitability.

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (KITT) stands out with the least negative ROIC to WACC ratio of -3.39 among the peers. Although still negative, it suggests Nauticus is slightly more efficient in managing its capital compared to others in the group. However, all companies in this analysis are currently operating at a loss relative to their cost of capital, which is concerning for investors.