AACS (American Commerce Solutions) ROCE %: -5.84% (As of Feb. 2016)


What is American Commerce Solutions ROCE %?

American Commerce Solutions AACS -99.00% ROCE % is -5.84% as of Feb. 2016.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. American Commerce Solutions's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2016 was -5.84%.

American Commerce Solutions  (OTCPK:AACS) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

American Commerce Solutions ROCE % Related Terms

American Commerce Solutions ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Commerce Solutions's ROCE % 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.

American Commerce Solutions ROCE % Chart

American Commerce Solutions Annual Data
Trend Feb07 Feb08 Feb09 Feb10 Feb11 Feb12 Feb13 Feb14 Feb15 Feb16
ROCE %
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American Commerce Solutions Quarterly Data
May11 Aug11 Nov11 Feb12 May12 Aug12 Nov12 Feb13 May13 Aug13 Nov13 Feb14 May14 Aug14 Nov14 Feb15 May15 Aug15 Nov15 Feb16
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American Commerce Solutions ROCE % Calculation

American Commerce Solutions's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2016 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2016 )  (A: Feb. 2015 )(A: Feb. 2016 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Feb. 2016 )  (A: Feb. 2015 )(A: Feb. 2016 )
=-0.163/( ( (4.843 - 0.713) + (4.759 - 1.145) )/ 2 )
=-0.163/( (4.13+3.614)/ 2 )
=-0.163/3.872
=-4.21 %

American Commerce Solutions's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2016 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2016 )  (Q: Nov. 2015 )(Q: Feb. 2016 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2016 )  (Q: Nov. 2015 )(Q: Feb. 2016 )
=-0.212/( ( (4.772 - 1.128) + (4.759 - 1.145) )/ 2 )
=-0.212/( ( 3.644 + 3.614 )/ 2 )
=-0.212/3.629
=-5.84 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2016) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -5.84% mean?
American Commerce Solutions (AACS) has a ROCE % of -5.84% as of Feb. 2016.
Is American Commerce Solutions' ROCE % too high?
American Commerce Solutions' current ROCE % is -5.84%.
How does American Commerce Solutions' ROCE % compare to TGTMF and EVTN?
American Commerce Solutions' ROCE % of -5.84% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.10, based on 3,032 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Commerce Solutions's current ROCE % is -5.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Commerce Solutions stock overvalued right now?
American Commerce Solutions (AACS) has a current ROCE % of -5.84%. The current ROCE % is -5.84%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Commerce Solutions (AACS), the current ROCE % is -5.84% as of Feb. 2016. 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.

American Commerce Solutions Business Description

Address 1502 North Taylor Road, Brandon, FL, USA, 33510
American Commerce Solutions Inc is a multi-industry holding company with a wholly owned subsidiary. The company is engaged in the machining and fabrication of parts used in heavy industry, and parts sales and service for heavy construction equipment.