Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) ROCE %: 7.52% (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:YAL Yancoal Australia Ltd ASX:YAL
78 GF Score
Price A$5.73
GF Value A$4.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Yancoal Australia ROCE %?

Yancoal Australia ASX:YAL -1.72% 78 ROCE % is 7.52% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:YAL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.79 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Yancoal Australia's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.52%.

Yancoal Australia  (ASX:YAL) 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.

Yancoal Australia ROCE % Related Terms

Yancoal Australia ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yancoal Australia's ROCE % can be seen below:

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Yancoal Australia ROCE % Chart

Yancoal Australia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Yancoal Australia Semi-Annual Data
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Yancoal Australia ROCE % Calculation

Yancoal Australia'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 )
=658/( ( (12356 - 1234) + (12205 - 1390) )/ 2 )
=658/( (11122+10815)/ 2 )
=658/10968.5
=6.00 %

Yancoal Australia'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 )
=804/( ( (11784 - 1207) + (12205 - 1390) )/ 2 )
=804/( ( 10577 + 10815 )/ 2 )
=804/10696
=7.52 %

(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 7.52% mean?
Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) has a ROCE % of 7.52% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Yancoal Australia's ROCE % too high?
Yancoal Australia's current ROCE % is 7.52%. The Other Energy Sources industry median ROCE % is 1.16. Yancoal Australia's value of 7.52% is 548.3% above this industry median. Overall, Yancoal Australia has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yancoal Australia's ROCE % compare to competitors?
Yancoal Australia's ROCE % of 7.52% can be compared against companies in the Other Energy Sources industry. The industry median ROCE % is 1.16. Yancoal Australia's value of 7.52% is 548.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Other Energy Sources company?
The median ROCE % among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.16, based on 177 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Yancoal Australia's current ROCE % of 7.52% is 548.3% above the industry median. 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. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median ROCE % is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yancoal Australia's current ROCE % is 7.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yancoal Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.79, compared to a current price of A$5.73 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 7.52% and 548.3% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 1.16. Yancoal Australia's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL), the current ROCE % is 7.52% 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 Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$5.73 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.79. GuruFocus considers Yancoal Australia to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:YAL:

  • ROCE %: 7.52%
  • GF Value™: A$4.79 vs. price of A$5.73 (19.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 548.3% above the Other Energy Sources median

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

Yancoal Australia Business Description

Address 201 Sussex Street, Level 18, Darling Park Tower 2, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Yancoal Australia Ltd is involved in identifying, developing, and operating coal-related projects in Australia. It has a diversified product mix of metallurgical and thermal coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. The company generates maximum revenue from the New South Wales segment. It operates coal mines in the Hunter Valley, Moolarben, Mount Thorley Warkworth, Ashton and Stratford Duralie, Yarrabee and Middlemoun. The company's geographical markets include Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.
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