BSHI (Boss Holdings) ROCE %: 12.18% (As of Dec. 2009)

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What is Boss Holdings ROCE %?

Boss Holdings BSHI +0.14% ROCE % is 12.18% as of Dec. 2009.

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. Boss Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2009 was 12.18%.

Boss Holdings  (OTCPK:BSHI) 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.

Boss Holdings ROCE % Related Terms

Boss Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boss Holdings'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.

Boss Holdings ROCE % Chart

Boss Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
ROCE %
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Boss Holdings Quarterly Data
Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09
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Boss Holdings ROCE % Calculation

Boss Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2009 )  (A: Dec. 2008 )(A: Dec. 2009 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2009 )  (A: Dec. 2008 )(A: Dec. 2009 )
=1.935/( ( (38.428 - 4.965) + (40.422 - 5.917) )/ 2 )
=1.935/( (33.463+34.505)/ 2 )
=1.935/33.984
=5.69 %

Boss Holdings's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2009 )  (Q: Sep. 2009 )(Q: Dec. 2009 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2009 )  (Q: Sep. 2009 )(Q: Dec. 2009 )
=4.116/( ( (38.34 - 5.284) + (40.422 - 5.917) )/ 2 )
=4.116/( ( 33.056 + 34.505 )/ 2 )
=4.116/33.7805
=12.18 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2009) 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 12.18% mean?
Boss Holdings (BSHI) has a ROCE % of 12.18% as of Dec. 2009.
Is Boss Holdings' ROCE % too high?
Boss Holdings' current ROCE % is 12.18%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROCE % is 6.13. Boss Holdings' value of 12.18% is 98.7% above this industry median.
How does Boss Holdings' ROCE % compare to FORD?
Boss Holdings' ROCE % of 12.18% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.13. Boss Holdings' value of 12.18% is 98.7% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROCE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 6.13, based on 1,039 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. Boss Holdings's current ROCE % of 12.18% is 98.7% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROCE % is 6.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boss Holdings's current ROCE % is 12.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boss Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Boss Holdings (BSHI) has a current ROCE % of 12.18%. The current ROCE % is 12.18% and 98.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 6.13. 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 Boss Holdings (BSHI), the current ROCE % is 12.18% as of Dec. 2009. 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.

Boss Holdings Business Description

Address 1221 Page Street, Kewanee, IL, USA, 61443
Boss Holdings Inc and its subsidiaries are engaged in the import, marketing, and distribution of pet supplies and cell phone accessories, as well as custom imprinting of inflatable and other products for the advertising specialties industry. The company sells its products through distributors and manufacturer's representatives and by direct marketing to consumers through an e-commerce website. The three business segments: Pet Products, Promotional Products, and Tech Accessories. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Pet Products segment.