BFS (Saul Centers) ROCE %: 6.32% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Saul Centers ROCE %?

Saul Centers BFS +0.82% 77 ROCE % is 6.32% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BFS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 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. Saul Centers's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.32%.

Saul Centers (NYSE:BFS) 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.

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Saul Centers ROCE % Historical Data

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Saul Centers ROCE % Calculation

Saul Centers'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 )
	=	116.965	/	( ( (2126.404 - 256.12)	+	(2162.678 - 205.457) )	/ 2 )
	=	116.965	/	( (1870.284	+	1957.221)	/ 2 )
	=	116.965	/	1913.7525
	=	6.11 %

Saul Centers's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	123.668	/	( ( (2162.678 - 205.457)	+	(2156.852 - 203.609) )	/ 2 )
	=	123.668	/	( ( 1957.221	+	1953.243 )	/ 2 )
	=	123.668	/	1955.232
	=	6.32 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 6.32% mean?

Saul Centers (BFS) has a ROCE % of 6.32% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Saul Centers' ROCE % too high?

Saul Centers' current ROCE % is 6.32%. The REITs industry median ROCE % is 5.21. Saul Centers' value of 6.32% is 21.3% above this industry median. Overall, Saul Centers has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Saul Centers' ROCE % compare to WSR and ALX?

Saul Centers' ROCE % of 6.32% can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.21. Saul Centers' value of 6.32% is 21.3% 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 a REITs company?

The median ROCE % among REITs companies is 5.21, based on 757 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. Saul Centers's current ROCE % of 6.32% is 21.3% 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 REITs industry, the median ROCE % is 5.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saul Centers's current ROCE % is 6.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Saul Centers stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers (BFS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.81, compared to a current price of $37.07 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.32% and 21.3% above the REITs industry median of 5.21. Saul Centers' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Saul Centers (BFS), the current ROCE % is 6.32% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Saul Centers (BFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $37.07 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.81. GuruFocus considers Saul Centers to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BFS:

ROCE %: 6.32%
GF Value™: $41.81 vs. price of $37.07 (11.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
Industry Position: 21.3% above the REITs median

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Saul Centers Business Description

Industry Real Estate REITs

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Address 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1500 East, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814-6522

Website https://www.saulcenters.com

Saul Centers Inc is a self-managed real estate investment trust which invests in, operates and develops retail and commercial properties. The company's portfolio includes community and neighbourhood shopping centres, office properties, and mixed-use properties. Properties are located in the Washington, D.C. and Batlimore metropolitan areas. Saul Centers operates through two business segments: Shopping Centers segment, which contribute the maximum portion of total revenue; and mixed-use properties.Mixed-Use Properties segment include office, retail and multi-family residential use.

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