Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) ROCE %: 22.70% (As of Sep. 2025)

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BSP:PORT3 Wilson Sons SA BSP:PORT3
54 GF Score
Price R$18.76
GF Value R$16.86
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What is Wilson Sons ROCE %?

Wilson Sons BSP:PORT3 +0.05% 54 ROCE % is 22.70% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates BSP:PORT3 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of R$16.86. 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. Wilson Sons's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 22.70%.

Wilson Sons  (BSP:PORT3) 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.

Wilson Sons ROCE % Related Terms

Wilson Sons ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wilson Sons'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.

Wilson Sons ROCE % Chart

Wilson Sons Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROCE %
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Wilson Sons Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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Wilson Sons ROCE % Calculation

Wilson Sons's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=953.881/( ( (5766.86 - 876.773) + (6705.539 - 999.733) )/ 2 )
=953.881/( (4890.087+5705.806)/ 2 )
=953.881/5297.9465
=18.00 %

Wilson Sons's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=1187.492/( ( (6278.712 - 1078.456) + (6369.022 - 1108.307) )/ 2 )
=1187.492/( ( 5200.256 + 5260.715 )/ 2 )
=1187.492/5230.4855
=22.70 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2025) 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 22.70% mean?
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a ROCE % of 22.70% as of Sep. 2025.
Is Wilson Sons' ROCE % too high?
Wilson Sons' current ROCE % is 22.70%. The Transportation industry median ROCE % is 7.73. Wilson Sons' value of 22.70% is 193.7% above this industry median. Overall, Wilson Sons has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Sons' ROCE % compare to competitors?
Wilson Sons' ROCE % of 22.70% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.73. Wilson Sons' value of 22.70% is 193.7% 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 Transportation company?
The median ROCE % among Transportation companies is 7.73, based on 990 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. Wilson Sons's current ROCE % of 22.70% is 193.7% 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 Transportation industry, the median ROCE % is 7.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wilson Sons's current ROCE % is 22.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Sons stock overvalued right now?
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a current ROCE % of 22.70%. The stock's GF Value™ is R$16.86, compared to a current price of R$18.76 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 22.70% and 193.7% above the Transportation industry median of 7.73. Wilson Sons' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3), the current ROCE % is 22.70% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Sons stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$18.76 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$16.86.

Key valuation signals for BSP:PORT3:

  • ROCE %: 22.70%
  • GF Value™: R$16.86 vs. price of R$18.76 (11.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 193.7% above the Transportation median

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PORT3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Wilson Sons Business Description

Address Rua da Quitanda, 86, 5th floor, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 20091-005
Wilson Sons SA is an integrated port and maritime logistics operator in Brazil. The portfolio includes specialized solutions in port terminals, maritime towage, logistics, maritime agency, and support for exploration and development of the oil and gas and naval industries. Its customers include ship owners, importers and exporters, companies in the oil and gas industry, as well as other participants in various sectors of the economy. The company's business units include Rio Grande Container Terminal, Salvador Container Terminal, Santo Andre Logistics Centre, Tugboats, Shipping Agency, Shipyards, Offshore Support Bases, and Offshore Support Vessels.
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