International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) ROCE %: 3.65% (As of Jun. 2026)

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BSP:MEAL3 International Meal Co Alimentacao SA BSP:MEAL3
48 GF Score
Price R$0.66
GF Value R$1.49
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is International Meal Co Alimentacao ROCE %?

International Meal Co Alimentacao BSP:MEAL3 48 ROCE % is 3.65% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:MEAL3 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 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. International Meal Co Alimentacao's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.65%.

International Meal Co Alimentacao  (BSP:MEAL3) 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.

International Meal Co Alimentacao ROCE % Related Terms

International Meal Co Alimentacao ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Meal Co Alimentacao'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.

International Meal Co Alimentacao ROCE % Chart

International Meal Co Alimentacao Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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International Meal Co Alimentacao Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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International Meal Co Alimentacao ROCE % Calculation

International Meal Co Alimentacao'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 )
=49.293/( ( (2796.869 - 624.544) + (2305.789 - 606.305) )/ 2 )
=49.293/( (2172.325+1699.484)/ 2 )
=49.293/1935.9045
=2.55 %

International Meal Co Alimentacao's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=53.788/( ( (2046.843 - 547.092) + (2003.749 - 552.577) )/ 2 )
=53.788/( ( 1499.751 + 1451.172 )/ 2 )
=53.788/1475.4615
=3.65 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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 3.65% mean?
International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) has a ROCE % of 3.65% as of Jun. 2026.
Is International Meal Co Alimentacao's ROCE % too high?
International Meal Co Alimentacao's current ROCE % is 3.65%. The Restaurants industry median ROCE % is 6.47. International Meal Co Alimentacao's value of 3.65% is 43.6% below this industry median. Overall, International Meal Co Alimentacao has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Meal Co Alimentacao's ROCE % compare to MCD and SBUX?
International Meal Co Alimentacao's ROCE % of 3.65% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.47. International Meal Co Alimentacao's value of 3.65% is 43.6% below 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 Restaurants company?
The median ROCE % among Restaurants companies is 6.47, based on 353 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. International Meal Co Alimentacao's current ROCE % of 3.65% is 43.6% below 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 Restaurants industry, the median ROCE % is 6.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Meal Co Alimentacao's current ROCE % is 3.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Meal Co Alimentacao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.49, compared to a current price of R$0.66 — trading 55.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 3.65% and 43.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 6.47. International Meal Co Alimentacao's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3), the current ROCE % is 3.65% as of Jun. 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Meal Co Alimentacao stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$0.66 is trading 55.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.49. GuruFocus considers International Meal Co Alimentacao to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MEAL3:

  • ROCE %: 3.65%
  • GF Value™: R$1.49 vs. price of R$0.66 (55.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.6% below the Restaurants median

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MEAL3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

International Meal Co Alimentacao Business Description

Address Avenida das Nacoes Unidas, 4.777, 12th Floor, Jardim Universidade Pinheiros, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 5477902
International Meal Co Alimentacao SA is a Brazil-based company principally engaged in the sale of food and beverages to restaurants, snack bars, coffee shops, cafes on motorways, airports, shopping malls, and airline catering services. It also subleases stores and spaces for promotional and commercial purposes in its store chain, upon the sale of fuel, and provides general services related to these segments. The company operates in five segments: Shopping malls, Airports, Highways, the United States of America (USA), and Others. Some of its brands are Viena, Olive Garden, Margaritaville, KFC Brazil, and Pizza Hut Brazil. Its geographical segments are Brazil, The Caribbean, and the USA.
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