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67.24 (1y: +35%)
Market Cap 5.25 B P/E(ttm) 16.50
Enterprise Value 6.98 B P/B 3.21
ROC- NYSE (USA)
Rockwood Holdings Inc
  • Currently 1/5
Business Predictability Rank: 1-Star (On Watch)
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 1-Star stocks: 1.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 45%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.463
ROC's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
68% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.96 vs. ROC: 0.463 )
ROC' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.01   Max: No Debt
Current: 0.46
Equity to Asset 0.058
ROC's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
95% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.56 vs. ROC: 0.058 )
ROC' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: -0.4   Max: 0.14
Current: 0.06
-0.4
0.14
Interest Coverage 5.2
ROC's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
62% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 10.40 vs. ROC: 5.2 )
ROC' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 1   Max: No Debt
Current: 5.2
F-Score: 5
Z-Score: 2.06
M-Score: -2.42
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 8/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 12.90
ROC's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
84% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 5.20 vs. ROC: 12.90 )
ROC' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: -14.5   Max: 15.5
Current: 12.9
-14.5
15.5
Net-margin (%) 10.9
ROC's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
86% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 3.50 vs. ROC: 10.9 )
ROC' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -17.4   Max: 11.2
Current: 10.9
-17.4
11.2
ROE (%) 23.1
ROC's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
96% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 5.60 vs. ROC: 23.1 )
ROC' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: -72.7   Max: 30.2
Current: 23.1
-72.7
30.2
ROA (%) 6.4
ROC's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
77% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 3.20 vs. ROC: 6.4 )
ROC' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -11.4   Max: 9
Current: 6.4
-11.4
9
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 17.60
ROC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
73% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 10.10 vs. ROC: 17.60 )
ROC' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: -20.7   Max: 25.3
Current: 17.6
-20.7
25.3
Revenue Growth (%) 2.6
ROC's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
59% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. ROC: 2.6 )
ROC' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -6   Max: 10.1
Current: 2.6
-6
10.1
EBITDA Growth (%) 7.5
ROC's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
82% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. ROC: 7.5 )
ROC' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -1.6   Max: 34.4
Current: 7.5
-1.6
34.4
EPS Growth (%) 103.5
ROC's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
99% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. ROC: 103.5 )
ROC' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -32.8   Max: 103.5
Current: 103.5
-32.8
103.5
ยป ROC's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

ROC Guru Trades in Q2 2012

John Keeley 57,820 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 120,106 sh (+450.94%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 1,735,270 sh (unchged)
Mario Gabelli 101,400 sh (unchged)
Jim Simons 479,600 sh (-8.54%)
Ron Baron 10,833 sh (-70.83%)
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Q3 2012

ROC Guru Trades in Q3 2012

RS Investment Management 385,960 sh (New)
John Keeley 77,900 sh (+34.73%)
Mario Gabelli 101,400 sh (unchged)
Ron Baron Sold Out
Jean-Marie Eveillard 1,734,270 sh (-0.06%)
Jim Simons 357,078 sh (-25.55%)
Steven Cohen 20,496 sh (-82.94%)
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Q4 2012

ROC Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Paul Tudor Jones 5,900 sh (New)
James Barrow 3,175,600 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 103,671 sh (+405.81%)
RS Investment Management 471,500 sh (+22.16%)
John Keeley 83,200 sh (+6.8%)
Mario Gabelli 101,400 sh (unchged)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 1,696,270 sh (-2.19%)
Jim Simons 281,800 sh (-21.08%)
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Q1 2013

ROC Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Steven Cohen 368,579 sh (+255.53%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2,570,671 sh (+51.55%)
Mario Gabelli 101,400 sh (unchged)
RS Investment Management Sold Out
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
John Keeley 80,170 sh (-3.64%)
James Barrow 2,946,347 sh (-7.22%)
Jim Simons 89,900 sh (-68.1%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with ROC

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2013-03-31 Add 51.55%0.19%$49.46 - $65.44 $ 67.2416%2570671
James Barrow 2012-12-31 New Buy0.32%$42.53 - $49.65 $ 67.2444%3175600
John Keeley 2012-09-30 Add 34.73%0.02%$41.33 - $50.4 $ 67.2448%77900
Ron Baron 2012-09-30 Sold Out 0.003%$41.33 - $50.4 $ 67.2448%0
John Keeley 2012-06-30 New Buy0.06%$41.44 - $56.22 $ 67.2437%57820
Ron Baron 2012-06-30 Reduce -70.83%0.01%$41.44 - $56.22 $ 67.2437%10833
Joel Greenblatt 2012-03-31 Sold Out 0.09%$40.52 - $55.3 $ 67.2442%0
Ron Baron 2011-12-31 Reduce -95.16%0.17%$31.79 - $48.78 $ 67.2461%37516
Joel Greenblatt 2011-12-31 New Buy0.09%$31.79 - $48.78 $ 67.2461%19769
Joel Greenblatt 2011-09-30 Sold Out 0.0484%$36.64 - $61.12 $ 67.2431%0
Ron Baron 2011-09-30 Add 23.26%0.03%$36.64 - $61.12 $ 67.2431%775418
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2011-06-30 Add 31.33%0.08%$46.88 - $56.74 $ 67.2433%1289270
Ron Baron 2011-06-30 Add 77.28%0.08%$46.88 - $56.74 $ 67.2433%629093
Joel Greenblatt 2011-06-30 Reduce -39.08%0.06%$46.88 - $56.74 $ 67.2433%6261
George Soros 2011-06-30 Sold Out $46.88 - $56.74 $ 67.2433%0
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2011-03-31 Add 77.58%0.1%$38.42 - $49.47 $ 67.2453%981670
Ron Baron 2011-03-31 New Buy0.09%$38.42 - $49.47 $ 67.2453%354859
Joel Greenblatt 2011-03-31 Add 37.72%0.04%$38.42 - $49.47 $ 67.2453%10278
Mario Gabelli 2011-03-31 Reduce -46.19%0.03%$38.42 - $49.47 $ 67.2453%113000
George Soros 2011-03-31 New Buy$38.42 - $49.47 $ 67.2453%7800
Joel Greenblatt 2010-12-31 New Buy0.1%$32.05 - $41.8 $ 67.2482%7463
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2010-12-31 Add 20.86%0.02%$32.05 - $41.8 $ 67.2482%552800
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2010-09-30 New Buy0.09%$21.74 - $32.46 $ 67.24140%457400
Mario Gabelli 2010-09-30 Add 90.91%0.01%$21.74 - $32.46 $ 67.24140%210000
Mario Gabelli 2010-06-30 Reduce -46.08%0.01%$22.34 - $30.38 $ 67.24157%110000
George Soros 2010-06-30 Sold Out $22.34 - $30.38 $ 67.24157%0
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 16.50
ROC's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
62% of the 555 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 19.80 vs. ROC: 16.50 )
ROC' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 2.12   Max: 94.33
Current: 16.5
2.12
94.33
P/B 3.21
ROC's P/B is ranked lower than
83% of the 659 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.46 vs. ROC: 3.21 )
ROC' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.28   Max: 3.68
Current: 3.21
0.28
3.68
P/S 1.52
ROC's P/S is ranked lower than
67% of the 666 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.90 vs. ROC: 1.52 )
ROC' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.11   Max: 1.54
Current: 1.52
0.11
1.54
PFCF 32.33
ROC's PFCF is ranked lower than
70% of the 389 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 19.04 vs. ROC: 32.33 )
ROC' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 3.27   Max: 57.27
Current: 32.33
3.27
57.27
EV-to-EBIT 17.96
ROC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked lower than
61% of the 537 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 15.15 vs. ROC: 17.96 )
ROC' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 7.7   Max: 19
Current: 17.96
7.7
19
Shiller P/E 52.81
ROC's Shiller P/E is ranked lower than
100% of the Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: vs. ROC: 52.81 )
ROC' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 27.44   Max: 103.59
Current: 52.81
27.44
103.59

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 2.16
ROC's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
75% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.18 vs. ROC: 2.16 )
ROC' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.72   Max: 2.42
Current: 2.16
0.72
2.42
Dividend Payout 0.3
ROC's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
51% of the 389 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.36 vs. ROC: 0.3 )
ROC' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.22   Max: 0.22
Current: 0.3
Yield on cost (5-Year) 2.20
ROC's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
74% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.19 vs. ROC: 2.20 )
ROC' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 0.72   Max: 2.42
Current: 2.2
0.72
2.42
Share Buyback Rate -1.7
ROC's Share Buyback Rate is ranked lower than
75% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. ROC: -1.7 )
ROC' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 0.1   Max: -37.9
Current: -1.7

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 7.3
ROC's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
51% of the 627 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 7.50 vs. ROC: 7.3 )
ROC' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 1.3   Max: 5.5
Current: 7.3
1.3
5.5
Price/Tangible Book 15.3
ROC's Price/Tangible Book is ranked lower than
97% of the 643 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.50 vs. ROC: 15.3 )
ROC' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 11.4   Max: 3937
Current: 15.3
11.4
3937
Price/DCF (Projected) 1.7
ROC's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked lower than
57% of the 166 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.80 vs. ROC: 1.7 )
ROC' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 1.1   Max: 1.3
Current: 1.7
1.1
1.3
Price/Median PS Value 1.9
ROC's Price/Median PS Value is ranked lower than
93% of the 645 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. ROC: 1.9 )
ROC' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.3   Max: 1.4
Current: 1.9
0.3
1.4
Price/Graham Number 3
ROC's Price/Graham Number is ranked lower than
85% of the 547 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. ROC: 3 )
ROC' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 2.2   Max: 38.2
Current: 3
2.2
38.2
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 5.60
ROC's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
51% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 5.30 vs. ROC: 5.60 )
ROC' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 5.3   Max: 13
Current: 5.6
5.3
13
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 2.83
ROC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
78% of the 669 Companies
in the Global Specialty Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. ROC: 2.83 )
ROC' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: 3.4   Max: 6.9
Current: 2.83
3.4
6.9

Business Description

Rockwood Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in September 2000. It is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of value-added specialty chemicals and materials used for industrial and commercial purposes. The Company operates through five business segments: Specialty Chemicals; Performance Additives; Titanium Dioxide Pigments; Advanced Ceramics. Its Specialty Chemicals segment operates under the Chemetall brand name and develops and manufactures metal surface treatment products and services, lithium chemicals and fine chemicals for a range of industries and end markets. This segment is comprised of two business lines: Surface Treatment, which supplies surface treatment products and solutions for metal processing industries; and Fine Chemicals, which supplies lithium products across the entire value chain from raw materials to specialty lithium compounds and advanced metal-based specialty chemicals to niche markets. The Company's Performance Additives segment consists of business lines which develop and manufacture a range of specialty chemicals used in industrial and consumer products and processes to enhance performance or create unique characteristics. This segment manufactures and markets products that are based on a focused research and development effort and a strong technology base. The Titanium Dioxide Pigments segment operates under the Sachtleben brand name and is a producer of high quality chemical products with a unique range of small inorganic particles that add significant value to customers' products and reduce the cost of customers' production processes. Titanium Dioxide Pigments comprises two business lines: Titanium Dioxide and Functional Additives. The Company's Advanced Ceramics segment operates under the CeramTec brand name and is a global producer of high-performance advanced ceramics materials and products. Advanced Ceramics serves four main end-markets: medical, electronics, industrial, and automotive, with strong market positions in various niche markets such as medical products, cutting tools and mechanical applications. The Company operates globally, manufacturing its products in 81 facilities in 23 countries and selling its products and providing its services to more than 60,000 customers, including some of the world's preeminent companies. The Company faces competition from major international producers as well as smaller regional competitors. Its competitors include major chemicals and materials manufacturers and diversified companies, a number of which have revenues and capital resources exceeding its. In addition, there is increasing competition from market participants in China. The Company's operations are subject to environmental, health and safety laws and regulations at national, international and local levels in numerous jurisdictions.
Company Website
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Industry: Specialty Chemicals
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Traded in other countries:R6H.Germany
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