CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) ROCE %: -3.70% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:MSPA3 CIA Melhoramentos de Sao Paulo BSP:MSPA3
51 GF Score
Price R$40.30
GF Value R$45.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo ROCE %?

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo BSP:MSPA3 51 ROCE % is -3.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:MSPA3 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of R$45.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 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. CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.70%.

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo  (BSP:MSPA3) 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.

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo ROCE % Related Terms

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo'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.

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo ROCE % Chart

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.04 0.26 2.32 2.36 -1.11

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.46 -1.60 -1.54 0.15 -3.70
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CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo ROCE % Calculation

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo'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 )
=-14.705/( ( (1423.973 - 98.226) + (1432.278 - 116.799) )/ 2 )
=-14.705/( (1325.747+1315.479)/ 2 )
=-14.705/1320.613
=-1.11 %

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo'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 )
=-48.26/( ( (1432.278 - 116.799) + (1430.797 - 137.258) )/ 2 )
=-48.26/( ( 1315.479 + 1293.539 )/ 2 )
=-48.26/1304.509
=-3.70 %

(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 -3.70% mean?
CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) has a ROCE % of -3.70% as of Mar. 2026.
Is CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's ROCE % too high?
CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's current ROCE % is -3.70%. Overall, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's ROCE % compare to SSD and UFPI?
CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's ROCE % of -3.70% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.64. 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 Forest Products company?
The median ROCE % among Forest Products companies is 3.64, based on 280 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. 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 Forest Products industry, the median ROCE % is 3.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's current ROCE % is -3.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$45.75, compared to a current price of R$40.30 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -3.70%. CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3), the current ROCE % is -3.70% 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 CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$40.30 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$45.75. GuruFocus considers CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MSPA3:

  • ROCE %: -3.70%
  • GF Value™: R$45.75 vs. price of R$40.30 (11.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MSPA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Business Description

Address Rua Tito 479, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 05051000
CIA Melhoramentos de Sao Paulo primarily engages in publishing business in Brazil. It offers paperback and digital books primarily for children, teenagers, and schools; cooking books; and customized books for companies. The company also engages in developing and maintaining forests; conducting reforestation activities of pines and eucalyptus; and urban, industrial, or infrastructure projects of real estate development. In addition, it is involved in the production of fibers, such as thermo ground wood, Bleached Thermo Ground Wood and Neolux Fibers, used as raw material for the production of paperboard, tissue and special papers.
51GF Score

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