AMBP (Ardagh Metal Packaging) ROCE %: 5.75% (As of Mar. 2026)

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AMBP Ardagh Metal Packaging SA AMBP
61 GF Score
Price $4.46
GF Value $4.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ardagh Metal Packaging ROCE %?

Ardagh Metal Packaging AMBP -3.67% 61 ROCE % is 5.75% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AMBP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 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. Ardagh Metal Packaging's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.75%.

Ardagh Metal Packaging  (NYSE:AMBP) 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.

Ardagh Metal Packaging ROCE % Related Terms

Ardagh Metal Packaging ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ardagh Metal Packaging'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.

Ardagh Metal Packaging ROCE % Chart

Ardagh Metal Packaging Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Ardagh Metal Packaging Quarterly Data
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Ardagh Metal Packaging ROCE % Calculation

Ardagh Metal Packaging'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 )
=190/( ( (5462 - 1448) + (5679 - 1729) )/ 2 )
=190/( (4014+3950)/ 2 )
=190/3982
=4.77 %

Ardagh Metal Packaging'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 )
=224/( ( (5679 - 1729) + (5424 - 1579) )/ 2 )
=224/( ( 3950 + 3845 )/ 2 )
=224/3897.5
=5.75 %

(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 5.75% mean?
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP) has a ROCE % of 5.75% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Ardagh Metal Packaging's ROCE % too high?
Ardagh Metal Packaging's current ROCE % is 5.75%. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROCE % is 7.11. Ardagh Metal Packaging's value of 5.75% is 19.1% below this industry median. Overall, Ardagh Metal Packaging has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ardagh Metal Packaging's ROCE % compare to GPK and GEF?
Ardagh Metal Packaging's ROCE % of 5.75% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.11. Ardagh Metal Packaging's value of 5.75% is 19.1% below this benchmark. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROCE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 7.11, based on 392 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. Ardagh Metal Packaging's current ROCE % of 5.75% is 19.1% below the industry median. 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 Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ardagh Metal Packaging's current ROCE % is 5.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ardagh Metal Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.36, compared to a current price of $4.46 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 5.75% and 19.1% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 7.11. Ardagh Metal Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 9 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP), the current ROCE % is 5.75% 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardagh Metal Packaging stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.46 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.36. GuruFocus considers Ardagh Metal Packaging to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AMBP:

  • ROCE %: 5.75%
  • GF Value™: $4.36 vs. price of $4.46 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.1% below the Packaging & Containers median

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

Ardagh Metal Packaging Business Description

Other Exchanges 7JZ:Germany
Address 56, Rue Charles Martel, Luxembourg, LUX, L-2134
Ardagh Metal Packaging SA is a supplier of infinitely recyclable, sustainable, metal beverage cans and ends to brand owners. The company deals with multiple categories of products including beer, carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, hard seltzers, juices, pre-mixed cocktails, teas, sparkling waters, and wine. The geographical segments of the company includes Europe and the Americas. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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