Locaweb Servicos de Internet (BSP:LWSA3) ROCE %: 6.77% (As of Mar. 2026)


BSP:LWSA3 Locaweb Servicos de Internet SA BSP:LWSA3
82 GF Score
Price R$4.15
GF Value R$5.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Locaweb Servicos de Internet ROCE %?

Locaweb Servicos de Internet BSP:LWSA3 +5.33% 82 ROCE % is 6.77% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:LWSA3 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R$5.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Locaweb Servicos de Internet's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.77%.

Locaweb Servicos de Internet  (BSP:LWSA3) 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.

Locaweb Servicos de Internet ROCE % Related Terms

Locaweb Servicos de Internet ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Locaweb Servicos de Internet'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.

Locaweb Servicos de Internet ROCE % Chart

Locaweb Servicos de Internet Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Locaweb Servicos de Internet Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Locaweb Servicos de Internet ROCE % Calculation

Locaweb Servicos de Internet'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 )
=-297.049/( ( (4010.622 - 1129.811) + (3638.385 - 1054.525) )/ 2 )
=-297.049/( (2880.811+2583.86)/ 2 )
=-297.049/2732.3355
=-10.87 %

Locaweb Servicos de Internet'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 )
=169.692/( ( (3638.385 - 1054.525) + (3519.89 - 1089.069) )/ 2 )
=169.692/( ( 2583.86 + 2430.821 )/ 2 )
=169.692/2507.3405
=6.77 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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 6.77% mean?
Locaweb Servicos de Internet (BSP:LWSA3) has a ROCE % of 6.77% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Locaweb Servicos de Internet's ROCE % too high?
Locaweb Servicos de Internet's current ROCE % is 6.77%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.27. Locaweb Servicos de Internet's value of 6.77% is 28.5% above this industry median. Overall, Locaweb Servicos de Internet has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Locaweb Servicos de Internet's ROCE % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
Locaweb Servicos de Internet's ROCE % of 6.77% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.27. Locaweb Servicos de Internet's value of 6.77% is 28.5% 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.27, based on 2,713 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. Locaweb Servicos de Internet's current ROCE % of 6.77% is 28.5% 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Locaweb Servicos de Internet's current ROCE % is 6.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Locaweb Servicos de Internet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Locaweb Servicos de Internet (BSP:LWSA3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$5.02, compared to a current price of R$4.15 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.77% and 28.5% above the Software industry median of 5.27. Locaweb Servicos de Internet's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Locaweb Servicos de Internet (BSP:LWSA3), the current ROCE % is 6.77% 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 Locaweb Servicos de Internet (BSP:LWSA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Locaweb Servicos de Internet stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$4.15 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$5.02. GuruFocus considers Locaweb Servicos de Internet to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:LWSA3:

  • ROCE %: 6.77%
  • GF Value™: R$5.02 vs. price of R$4.15 (17.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 28.5% above the Software median

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:LWSA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Locaweb Servicos de Internet Business Description

Address Rua Itapaiuna, 2434, Vila Andrade, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 05707-001
Locaweb Servicos de Internet SA is a Brazil-based software company. It offers digital marketing, cloud, and accommodation services such as website hosting, WordPress hosting, domain registration, and email services. The operations of the Company and its subsidiaries are divided into two operating segments: Be Online and SaaS, and Commerce. The Be Online and SaaS segment includes hosting and cloud services, as well as those called SaaS (email, marketing intelligence software, and site builder). The Commerce segment includes e-commerce solutions, platforms, marketplace integration, and sub-acquiring business services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Commerce segment.
82GF Score

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