Suedzucker AG (CHIX:SZUD) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 4.85% (As of May. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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CHIX:SZUD Suedzucker AG CHIX:SZUD
69 GF Score
Price €11.65
GF Value €10.59
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What is Suedzucker AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Suedzucker AG CHIX:SZUD 69 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.85% as of May. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 3.24. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SZUD with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.59. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,979 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Suedzucker AG ranks worse than 84.89% on this metric.

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Suedzucker AG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 4.85%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Suedzucker AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:SZUd' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.49   Med: 3.24   Max: 15.01
Current: -6.06

During the past 13 years, Suedzucker AG's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 15.01%. The lowest was -15.49%. And the median was 3.24%.

CHIX:SZUd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
84.89% of 1979 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.99 vs CHIX:SZUd: -6.06

Suedzucker AG's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Suedzucker AG  (CHIX:SZUd) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation

The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


Suedzucker AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Suedzucker AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Suedzucker AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.

Suedzucker AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Suedzucker AG Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Suedzucker AG Quarterly Data
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CHIX:SZUD vs KHC, GIS, HRL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Suedzucker AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.


Suedzucker AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Suedzucker AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Suedzucker AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Suedzucker AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.

Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.

GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(784 + 2671 + 344) - (1259 + 0 + 410)
=2130

Working Capital(Q: May. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(863 + 2373 + 616) - (774 + 0 + 1003)
=2075

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Suedzucker AG for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: May. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Feb. 2026  Q: May. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=248/( ( (2993 + max(2130, 0)) + (3030 + max(2075, 0)) )/ 2 )
=248/( ( 5123 + 5105 )/ 2 )
=248/5114
=4.85 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.85% mean?
Suedzucker AG (CHIX:SZUD) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.85% as of May. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Suedzucker AG and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 3.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Suedzucker AG ranks #1680 out of 1979 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Suedzucker AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Suedzucker AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.85% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 3.24. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Suedzucker AG's value of 4.85% is 59.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suedzucker AG ranks #1680 out of 1979 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Suedzucker AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suedzucker AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Suedzucker AG ranks #1680 out of 1979 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Suedzucker AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Suedzucker AG's value of 4.85% is 59.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.24 vs. the industry median of 11.99, Suedzucker AG 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.99, based on 1,979 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Suedzucker AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.85% is 59.5% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Suedzucker AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suedzucker AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.85%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 3.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suedzucker AG stock overvalued right now?
Suedzucker AG (CHIX:SZUD) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.85%. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.59, compared to a current price of €11.65 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.85%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 3.24 and 59.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.99. Suedzucker AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Suedzucker AG (CHIX:SZUD), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.85% as of May. 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 Suedzucker AG (CHIX:SZUD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suedzucker AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.65 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.59.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SZUD:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 4.85% (50% above median its 10-year median of 3.24)
  • GF Value™: €10.59 vs. price of €11.65 (10% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1680 of 1979)

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


Suedzucker AG Business Description

Address Maximilianstrasse 10, Mannheim, DEU, 68165
Suedzucker AG has five segments: Sugar, Special products, Crop energies, starch, and Fruit. The Sugar segment produces Sugar, sugar specialty products, animal feed, and fertilizer. Special products produce frozen pizzas, baguettes, snacks, pasta, food ingredients, animal feed, starch, and pharmaceuticals. Crop energies produce bioethanol, protein-based food, and liquid carbon dioxide. The fruit segment makes juice concentrates, pure juice, wines, and beverage bases. Suedzucker sells its products to retailers and companies in the food, beverage, agriculture, paper, textile, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, animal feed, and petroleum industries. Germany is Suedzucker's primary market, and the company generates the majority of its revenue in European Union countries.
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