Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS) ROCE %: -37.32% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Genetic Signatures ROCE %?

Genetic Signatures ASX:GSS -1.49% ROCE % is -37.32% as of Dec. 2025. 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. Genetic Signatures's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -37.32%.

Genetic Signatures  (ASX:GSS) 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.

Genetic Signatures ROCE % Related Terms

Genetic Signatures ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genetic Signatures'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.

Genetic Signatures ROCE % Chart

Genetic Signatures Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
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Genetic Signatures Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 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 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 -57.88 -39.86 -51.67 -12.58 -37.32

Genetic Signatures ROCE % Calculation

Genetic Signatures'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 )
=-18.481/( ( (67.287 - 5.234) + (54.631 - 4.101) )/ 2 )
=-18.481/( (62.053+50.53)/ 2 )
=-18.481/56.2915
=-32.83 %

Genetic Signatures'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 )
=-17.688/( ( (54.631 - 4.101) + (49.039 - 4.781) )/ 2 )
=-17.688/( ( 50.53 + 44.258 )/ 2 )
=-17.688/47.394
=-37.32 %

(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 -37.32% mean?
Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS) has a ROCE % of -37.32% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Genetic Signatures' ROCE % too high?
Genetic Signatures' current ROCE % is -37.32%.
How does Genetic Signatures' ROCE % compare to TMO and DHR?
Genetic Signatures' ROCE % of -37.32% 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. Genetic Signatures's current ROCE % is -37.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genetic Signatures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.38, compared to a current price of A$0.07 — trading 82.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -37.32%. 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 Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS), the current ROCE % is -37.32% 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.

Genetic Signatures Business Description

Address 7 Eliza Street, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2042
Genetic Signatures Ltd is a specialist molecular diagnostics company, specializing in syndromic multiplex real-time PCR testing. The company offers products for the routine detection of infectious diseases and pathogens. It has three operating segments based on regions: Asia Pacific, EMEA, and Americas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Asia Pacific region. The group's operations are based in Australia, with sales and support teams in the UK, Germany, and the United States.