Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) (CAI:MBSC) ROCE %: 27.75% (As of Dec. 2023)


CAI:MBSC Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) SA CAI:MBSC
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What is Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) ROCE %?

Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) CAI:MBSC -5.83% 14 ROCE % is 27.75% as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus rates CAI:MBSC with a GF Score™ of 14/100.

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. Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 27.75%.

Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)  (CAI:MBSC) 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.

Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) ROCE % Related Terms

Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'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.

Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) ROCE % Chart

Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.43 -2.93 4.54 -16.72 27.75

Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.43 -2.93 4.54 -16.72 27.75
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Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) ROCE % Calculation

Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2023 )  (A: Dec. 2022 )(A: Dec. 2023 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2023 )  (A: Dec. 2022 )(A: Dec. 2023 )
=254.018/( ( (2332.261 - 1343.237) + (1465.534 - 623.532) )/ 2 )
=254.018/( (989.024+842.002)/ 2 )
=254.018/915.513
=27.75 %

Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2023 )  (Q: Dec. 2022 )(Q: Dec. 2023 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2023 )  (Q: Dec. 2022 )(Q: Dec. 2023 )
=254.018/( ( (2332.261 - 1343.237) + (1465.534 - 623.532) )/ 2 )
=254.018/( ( 989.024 + 842.002 )/ 2 )
=254.018/915.513
=27.75 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2023) 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 27.75% mean?
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) (CAI:MBSC) has a ROCE % of 27.75% as of Dec. 2023.
Is Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s ROCE % too high?
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s current ROCE % is 27.75%. The Building Materials industry median ROCE % is 5.95. Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s value of 27.75% is 366.8% above this industry median. Overall, Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s ROCE % compare to CRH and VMC?
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s ROCE % of 27.75% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.95. Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s value of 27.75% is 366.8% 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROCE % among Building Materials companies is 5.95, based on 404 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. Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s current ROCE % of 27.75% is 366.8% 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 Building Materials industry, the median ROCE % is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s current ROCE % is 27.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) stock overvalued right now?
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) (CAI:MBSC) has a current ROCE % of 27.75%. The current ROCE % is 27.75% and 366.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.95. Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s overall GF Score™ is 14/100. 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 Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) (CAI:MBSC), the current ROCE % is 27.75% as of Dec. 2023. 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.

Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) Business Description

Address 14 El Marwa Street, Behind El Maadi Towers (Othman Towers) Corniche, Beside Family Cinema, Maadi - Cairo, EGY
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) SA manufactures construction materials. It produces and sells Portland cement, clinker, and related materials in Egypt. The company offers its cement packed as bulk cement or bagged cement.
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