Norwest Minerals (ASX:NWM) ROCE %: -5.13% (As of Dec. 2025)


What is Norwest Minerals ROCE %?

Norwest Minerals ASX:NWM +12.50% ROCE % is -5.13% 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. Norwest Minerals's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -5.13%.

Norwest Minerals  (ASX:NWM) 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.

Norwest Minerals ROCE % Related Terms

Norwest Minerals ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norwest Minerals'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.

Norwest Minerals ROCE % Chart

Norwest Minerals Annual Data
Trend Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -14.98 -10.35 -7.29 -5.21 -7.86

Norwest Minerals Semi-Annual Data
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 -5.57 -5.08 -7.64 -8.34 -5.13

Norwest Minerals ROCE % Calculation

Norwest Minerals'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 )
=-1.845/( ( (21.749 - 0.994) + (27.144 - 0.94) )/ 2 )
=-1.845/( (20.755+26.204)/ 2 )
=-1.845/23.4795
=-7.86 %

Norwest Minerals'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 )
=-1.352/( ( (27.144 - 0.94) + (26.981 - 0.509) )/ 2 )
=-1.352/( ( 26.204 + 26.472 )/ 2 )
=-1.352/26.338
=-5.13 %

(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 -5.13% mean?
Norwest Minerals (ASX:NWM) has a ROCE % of -5.13% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Norwest Minerals' ROCE % too high?
Norwest Minerals' current ROCE % is -5.13%.
How does Norwest Minerals' ROCE % compare to NEM and AU?
Norwest Minerals' ROCE % of -5.13% 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. Norwest Minerals's current ROCE % is -5.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norwest Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Norwest Minerals (ASX:NWM) has a current ROCE % of -5.13%. The current ROCE % is -5.13%. 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 Norwest Minerals (ASX:NWM), the current ROCE % is -5.13% 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.

Norwest Minerals Business Description

Other Exchanges NRWMF:USA
Address 7 Ventnor Avenue, Suite 1A, First Floor, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Norwest Minerals Ltd is a Western Australian explorer focused on rare earth elements, copper, gold, and base metals. Its key projects include the Bulgera Gold Project with gold resources, the Marymia East project targeting gold and base metals, and the Arunta West Project, where recent drilling revealed silver, base metals, and titanium mineralisation. The company also owns the Bali Copper and Marriott Nickel projects, advancing exploration and seeking development partners.