Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU) ROC %: -23.81% (As of Aug. 2025)


What is Celulosa Argentina ROC %?

Celulosa Argentina BUE:CELU -0.37% ROC % is -23.81% as of Aug. 2025. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Celulosa Argentina's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was -23.81%.

As of today (2026-07-02), Celulosa Argentina's WACC % is 11.17%. Celulosa Argentina's ROC % is -10.08% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Celulosa Argentina earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

Celulosa Argentina  (BUE:CELU) ROC % Explanation

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment 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, Celulosa Argentina's WACC % is 11.17%. Celulosa Argentina's ROC % is -10.08% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Celulosa Argentina earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Celulosa Argentina ROC % Related Terms

Celulosa Argentina ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Celulosa Argentina's ROC % 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.

Celulosa Argentina ROC % Chart

Celulosa Argentina Annual Data
Trend May15 May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24
ROC %
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Celulosa Argentina Quarterly Data
May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25
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Celulosa Argentina ROC % Calculation

Celulosa Argentina's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2024 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: May. 2024 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: May. 2023 ) + Invested Capital (A: May. 2024 ))/ count )
=44840.835 * ( 1 - 98.74% )/( (282681.143 + 286544.457)/ 2 )
=564.994521/284612.8
=0.20 %

where

Invested Capital(A: May. 2023 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=317427.383 - 70073.028 - ( 16911.255 - max(0, 140192.991 - 104866.203+16911.255))
=282681.143

Invested Capital(A: May. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=342275.191 - 65131.903 - ( 19611.74 - max(0, 117506.32 - 108105.151+19611.74))
=286544.457

Celulosa Argentina's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Aug. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=-109163.648 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (463546.498 + 453413.38)/ 2 )
=-109163.648/458479.939
=-23.81 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Feb. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=442372.996 - 103667.164 - ( 8193.471 - max(0, 253782.638 - 128941.972+8193.471))
=463546.498

Invested Capital(Q: Aug. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=293885.786 - 107154.829 - ( 1276.168 - max(0, 325850.116 - 59167.693+1276.168))
=453413.38

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Aug. 2025) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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 ROC % →
What does a ROC % of -23.81% mean?
Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU) has a ROC % of -23.81% as of Aug. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Celulosa Argentina and its competitors.
Is Celulosa Argentina's ROC % too high?
Celulosa Argentina's current ROC % is -23.81%.
How does Celulosa Argentina's ROC % compare to SLVM?
Celulosa Argentina's ROC % of -23.81% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.51. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Forest Products company?
The median ROC % among Forest Products companies is 1.51, based on 277 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Celulosa Argentina and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROC % is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Celulosa Argentina's current ROC % is -23.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celulosa Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU) has a current ROC % of -23.81%. The current ROC % is -23.81%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU), the current ROC % is -23.81% as of Aug. 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.

Celulosa Argentina Business Description

Address Av. Del Libertador 2442, Buenos Aires,piso 4, Olivos, ARG, B1636DSR
Celulosa Argentina SA is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of forest products. Its product portfolio includes Paper products, cellulose pulp, forest products as well as wood products. Geographically, the activities of the company are carried out through Argentina.