Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) ROCE %: -52.94% (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:MPW Metal Powder Works Ltd ASX:MPW
52 GF Score
Price A$1.76
GF Value A$0.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Metal Powder Works ROCE %?

Metal Powder Works ASX:MPW -4.09% 52 ROCE % is -52.94% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:MPW with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Metal Powder Works's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -52.94%.

Metal Powder Works  (ASX:MPW) 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.

Metal Powder Works ROCE % Related Terms

Metal Powder Works ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metal Powder Works'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.

Metal Powder Works ROCE % Chart

Metal Powder Works Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -90.91 -117.17 -257.97 0.00 -157.55

Metal Powder Works Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 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 -364.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 -52.94
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Metal Powder Works ROCE % Calculation

Metal Powder Works'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 )
=-6.075/( ( (3.48 - 4.236) + (10.327 - 1.859) )/ 2 )
=-6.075/( (-0.756+8.468)/ 2 )
=-6.075/3.856
=-157.55 %

Metal Powder Works'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 )
=-7.402/( ( (10.327 - 1.859) + (20.649 - 1.154) )/ 2 )
=-7.402/( ( 8.468 + 19.495 )/ 2 )
=-7.402/13.9815
=-52.94 %

(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 -52.94% mean?
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) has a ROCE % of -52.94% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Metal Powder Works' ROCE % too high?
Metal Powder Works' current ROCE % is -52.94%. Overall, Metal Powder Works has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metal Powder Works' ROCE % compare to competitors?
Metal Powder Works' ROCE % of -52.94% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Metals & Mining 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. Metal Powder Works's current ROCE % is -52.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metal Powder Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$1.76 — trading 1253.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -52.94%. Metal Powder Works' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW), the current ROCE % is -52.94% 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.76 is trading 1253.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.13. GuruFocus considers Metal Powder Works to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:MPW:

  • ROCE %: -52.94%
  • GF Value™: A$0.13 vs. price of A$1.76 (1253.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Metal Powder Works Business Description

Address No: 1300 Clinton Road, Suite 200, Clinton, PA, USA, 15026
Metal Powder Works Ltd is focused on producing high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing. The company is engaged in two segments -Welding Technology in which there is development and commercialisation of proprietary high-speed precision welding solutions that improve the economics of fabrication and second is Metal Powders which includes Manufacture and supply of high-quality metal powders and related technologies for advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and other industrial applications.
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