ADFS (American Defense Systems) ROCE %: 0.00% (As of Sep. 2012)


What is American Defense Systems ROCE %?

American Defense Systems ADFS ROCE % is 0.00% as of Sep. 2012.

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 Defense Systems's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2012 was 0.00%.

American Defense Systems  (OTCPK:ADFS) 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 Defense Systems ROCE % Related Terms

American Defense Systems ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Defense Systems'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 Defense Systems ROCE % Chart

American Defense Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 31.53 -8.88 -102.60 -1,356.76 0.00

American Defense Systems Quarterly Data
Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12
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American Defense Systems ROCE % Calculation

American Defense Systems's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2011 )  (A: Dec. 2010 )(A: Dec. 2011 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2011 )  (A: Dec. 2010 )(A: Dec. 2011 )
=7.063/( ( (9.771 - 19.318) + (3.115 - 3.35) )/ 2 )
=7.063/( (-9.547+-0.235)/ 2 )
=7.063/-4.891
=-144.41 %

American Defense Systems's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2012 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2012 )  (Q: Jun. 2012 )(Q: Sep. 2012 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2012 )  (Q: Jun. 2012 )(Q: Sep. 2012 )
=-0.308/( ( (2.253 - 2.976) + (1.761 - 2.557) )/ 2 )
=-0.308/( ( -0.723 + -0.796 )/ 2 )
=-0.308/-0.7595
=0 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2012) 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 0.00% mean?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a ROCE % of 0.00% as of Sep. 2012.
Is American Defense Systems' ROCE % too high?
American Defense Systems' current ROCE % is 0.00%.
How does American Defense Systems' ROCE % compare to ASDN and MKRS?
American Defense Systems' ROCE % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.29. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROCE % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.29, based on 350 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 Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROCE % is 6.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Defense Systems's current ROCE % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Defense Systems stock overvalued right now?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a current ROCE % of 0.00%. The current ROCE % is 0.00%. 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 Defense Systems (ADFS), the current ROCE % is 0.00% as of Sep. 2012. 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 Defense Systems Business Description

Address 3440 Toringdon way, suite 205, Room 218, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
American Defense Systems Inc is a defense and security products company engaged in three business areas: customized transparent and opaque armor solutions; architectural hardening and perimeter defense and tactical training products and services. It serves US government agencies, general contractors and other commercial and private entities operating in high-threat locations.