AKA (a.k.a. Brands Holding) ROCE %: -6.50% (As of Mar. 2026)


AKA a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp AKA
68 GF Score
Price $10.48
GF Value $11.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is a.k.a. Brands Holding ROCE %?

a.k.a. Brands Holding AKA +7.49% 68 ROCE % is -6.50% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AKA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 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. a.k.a. Brands Holding's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.50%.

a.k.a. Brands Holding  (NYSE:AKA) 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.

a.k.a. Brands Holding ROCE % Related Terms

a.k.a. Brands Holding ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for a.k.a. Brands Holding'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.

a.k.a. Brands Holding ROCE % Chart

a.k.a. Brands Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.17 -34.68 -24.62 -4.03 -6.66

a.k.a. Brands Holding Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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a.k.a. Brands Holding ROCE % Calculation

a.k.a. Brands Holding'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 )
=-19.34/( ( (385.204 - 97.038) + (397.382 - 105.046) )/ 2 )
=-19.34/( (288.166+292.336)/ 2 )
=-19.34/290.251
=-6.66 %

a.k.a. Brands Holding's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-18.984/( ( (397.382 - 105.046) + (397.687 - 105.513) )/ 2 )
=-18.984/( ( 292.336 + 292.174 )/ 2 )
=-18.984/292.255
=-6.50 %

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

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -6.50% mean?
a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) has a ROCE % of -6.50% as of Mar. 2026.
Is a.k.a. Brands Holding's ROCE % too high?
a.k.a. Brands Holding's current ROCE % is -6.50%. Overall, a.k.a. Brands Holding has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does a.k.a. Brands Holding's ROCE % compare to DLTH and RENT?
a.k.a. Brands Holding's ROCE % of -6.50% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.58. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.58, based on 1,117 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. a.k.a. Brands Holding's current ROCE % is -6.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is a.k.a. Brands Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.57, compared to a current price of $10.48 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -6.50%. a.k.a. Brands Holding's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA), the current ROCE % is -6.50% as of Mar. 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, a.k.a. Brands Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.48 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.57. GuruFocus considers a.k.a. Brands Holding to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AKA:

  • ROCE %: -6.50%
  • GF Value™: $11.57 vs. price of $10.48 (9.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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

a.k.a. Brands Holding Business Description

Address 100 Montgomery Street, Suite 2270, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94104
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp is a portfolio of fashion brands, including Princess Polly, Culture Kings, Petal & Pup, and mnml. Through these brands, the company reaches next-generation consumers who seek fashion inspiration on social media and mainly shop online. The portfolio consists of two women's brands, Princess Polly and Petal & Pup, and two streetwear brands, Culture Kings and mnml. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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