Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) ROCE %: -11.81% (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:VUL Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd ASX:VUL
57 GF Score
Price A$2.99
GF Value A$3.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Vulcan Energy Resources ROCE %?

Vulcan Energy Resources ASX:VUL -4.17% 57 ROCE % is -11.81% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:VUL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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. Vulcan Energy Resources's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -11.81%.

Vulcan Energy Resources  (ASX:VUL) 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.

Vulcan Energy Resources ROCE % Related Terms

Vulcan Energy Resources ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vulcan Energy Resources'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.

Vulcan Energy Resources ROCE % Chart

Vulcan Energy Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -16.55 -62.56 -41.05 -18.92 -10.68

Vulcan Energy Resources 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 -27.77 -13.30 -25.04 -17.45 -11.81
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Vulcan Energy Resources ROCE % Calculation

Vulcan Energy Resources'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 )
=-116.789/( ( (629.993 - 37.818) + (1686.536 - 92.434) )/ 2 )
=-116.789/( (592.175+1594.102)/ 2 )
=-116.789/1093.1385
=-10.68 %

Vulcan Energy Resources'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 )
=-129.804/( ( (658.413 - 55.078) + (1686.536 - 92.434) )/ 2 )
=-129.804/( ( 603.335 + 1594.102 )/ 2 )
=-129.804/1098.7185
=-11.81 %

(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 -11.81% mean?
Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) has a ROCE % of -11.81% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Vulcan Energy Resources' ROCE % too high?
Vulcan Energy Resources' current ROCE % is -11.81%. Overall, Vulcan Energy Resources has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Energy Resources' ROCE % compare to competitors?
Vulcan Energy Resources' ROCE % of -11.81% 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. Vulcan Energy Resources's current ROCE % is -11.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vulcan Energy Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.48, compared to a current price of A$2.99 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -11.81%. Vulcan Energy Resources' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL), the current ROCE % is -11.81% 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 Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Energy Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$2.99 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.48. GuruFocus considers Vulcan Energy Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:VUL:

  • ROCE %: -11.81%
  • GF Value™: A$3.48 vs. price of A$2.99 (14.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Vulcan Energy Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges VULNF:USAVUL:Germany
Address 1 Spring Street, Level 11, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000
Website https://v-er.eu
Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd is engaged in geothermal energy and lithium exploration and production. The company's Lionheart Project is an integrated lithium and renewable energy project that produces battery-quality lithium from naturally heated subsurface brine in the Upper Rhine Valley, to deliver a local source of sustainable lithium for the European battery industry, with a co-product of renewable energy for local heating needs. It has developed an aluminate-based sorbent, VULSORB, to produce lithium from subsurface brine and harnesses geothermal energy from its operations in the Upper Rhine Valley. The company has three operating segments based on geographical location: Germany, which derives the maximum revenue, other European countries, and Australia.
57GF Score

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