Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) ROCE %: 7.10% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:ACL Australian Clinical Labs Ltd ASX:ACL
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What is Australian Clinical Labs ROCE %?

Australian Clinical Labs ASX:ACL -0.83% 56 ROCE % is 7.10% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:ACL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 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. Australian Clinical Labs's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.10%.

Australian Clinical Labs  (ASX:ACL) 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.

Australian Clinical Labs ROCE % Related Terms

Australian Clinical Labs ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Australian Clinical Labs'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.

Australian Clinical Labs ROCE % Chart

Australian Clinical Labs Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 34.90 72.04 13.06 10.62 13.97

Australian Clinical Labs Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.22 15.91 10.41 17.46 7.10
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Australian Clinical Labs ROCE % Calculation

Australian Clinical Labs's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=51.959/( ( (593.06 - 207.703) + (574.838 - 216.407) )/ 2 )
=51.959/( (385.357+358.431)/ 2 )
=51.959/371.894
=13.97 %

Australian Clinical Labs'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: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=25.716/( ( (574.838 - 216.407) + (562.499 - 196.948) )/ 2 )
=25.716/( ( 358.431 + 365.551 )/ 2 )
=25.716/361.991
=7.10 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-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 7.10% mean?
Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) has a ROCE % of 7.10% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Australian Clinical Labs' ROCE % too high?
Australian Clinical Labs' current ROCE % is 7.10%. Overall, Australian Clinical Labs has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Clinical Labs' ROCE % compare to TMO and DHR?
Australian Clinical Labs' ROCE % of 7.10% can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry. 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. 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. Australian Clinical Labs's current ROCE % is 7.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Australian Clinical Labs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.06, compared to a current price of A$2.38 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 7.10%. Australian Clinical Labs' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL), the current ROCE % is 7.10% 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.

Is Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Clinical Labs stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$2.38 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.06. GuruFocus considers Australian Clinical Labs to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ACL:

  • ROCE %: 7.10%
  • GF Value™: A$3.06 vs. price of A$2.38 (22.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Australian Clinical Labs Business Description

Address 1868-1892 Dandenong Road, Clayton, VIC, AUS, 3168
Australian Clinical Labs is Australia's third-largest private pathology provider. ACL earns almost its entire group revenue from pathology services in Australia, which are mostly earned via the publicly funded health Medicare system. ACL is well established in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and the Northern Territory.
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