Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC (ADX:BILDCO) ROCE %: -24.57% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC ROCE %?

Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC ADX:BILDCO -0.57% ROCE % is -24.57% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

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. Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -24.57%.

Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC  (ADX:BILDCO) 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.

Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC ROCE % Related Terms

Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC'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.

Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC ROCE % Chart

Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -23.34 -18.97 -28.41 30.34 -24.57

Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC Semi-Annual Data
Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -23.34 -18.97 -28.41 30.34 -24.57

Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC ROCE % Calculation

Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-25.833/( ( (362.647 - 257.882) + (360.17 - 254.668) )/ 2 )
=-25.833/( (104.765+105.502)/ 2 )
=-25.833/105.1335
=-24.57 %

Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-25.833/( ( (362.647 - 257.882) + (360.17 - 254.668) )/ 2 )
=-25.833/( ( 104.765 + 105.502 )/ 2 )
=-25.833/105.1335
=-24.57 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) 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 -24.57% mean?
Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC (ADX:BILDCO) has a ROCE % of -24.57% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC's ROCE % too high?
Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC's current ROCE % is -24.57%.
How does Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC's ROCE % compare to CRH and VMC?
Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC's ROCE % of -24.57% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Building Materials company?
The median ROCE % among Building Materials companies is 5.90, based on 405 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 Building Materials industry, the median ROCE % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC's current ROCE % is -24.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC (ADX:BILDCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.51, compared to a current price of د.إ1.73 — trading 239.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -24.57%. 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 Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC (ADX:BILDCO), the current ROCE % is -24.57% as of Dec. 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.

Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC Business Description

Address Salam Street, P O Box: 2443, Etihad Towers, 43rd Floor, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC is engaged in the manufacturing, trading, and supply of building and construction materials, including steel, cement, and concrete-related products, along with related services. The company mainly operates in the United Arab Emirates.