L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) ROCE %: 18.54% (As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:ORP L'Oreal SA CHIX:ORP
93 GF Score
Price €377.70
GF Value €413.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is L'Oreal ROCE %?

L'Oreal CHIX:ORP -0.01% 93 ROCE % is 18.54% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ORP with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €413.71 (Fairly Valued). 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. L'Oreal's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.54%.

L'Oreal  (CHIX:ORp) 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.

L'Oreal ROCE % Related Terms

L'Oreal ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L'Oreal'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.

L'Oreal ROCE % Chart

L'Oreal 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 20.69 25.82 23.49 22.41 20.12

L'Oreal Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 21.63 27.14 19.51 24.21 18.54
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L'Oreal ROCE % Calculation

L'Oreal'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 )
=8868/( ( (56353.4 - 14636) + (61821.2 - 15366.5) )/ 2 )
=8868/( (41717.4+46454.7)/ 2 )
=8868/44086.05
=20.12 %

L'Oreal's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=7940.8/( ( (54597.2 - 15400.3) + (61821.2 - 15366.5) )/ 2 )
=7940.8/( ( 39196.9 + 46454.7 )/ 2 )
=7940.8/42825.8
=18.54 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 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 18.54% mean?
L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) has a ROCE % of 18.54% as of Dec. 2025.
Is L'Oreal's ROCE % too high?
L'Oreal's current ROCE % is 18.54%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.78. L'Oreal's value of 18.54% is 111.3% above this industry median. Overall, L'Oreal has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L'Oreal's ROCE % compare to PG and CL?
L'Oreal's ROCE % of 18.54% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.78. L'Oreal's value of 18.54% is 111.3% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.78, based on 1,938 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. L'Oreal's current ROCE % of 18.54% is 111.3% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L'Oreal's current ROCE % is 18.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L'Oreal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €413.71, compared to a current price of €377.70 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 18.54% and 111.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.78. L'Oreal's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP), the current ROCE % is 18.54% as of Dec. 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 L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €377.70 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €413.71. GuruFocus considers L'Oreal to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ORP:

  • ROCE %: 18.54%
  • GF Value™: €413.71 vs. price of €377.70 (8.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 111.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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

L'Oreal Business Description

Address 41, Rue Martre, Clichy Cedex, Paris, FRA, 92117
L'Oréal is the largest beauty product maker in the world, with consumer products (37% of sales) and luxury beauty (35%) the major segments, followed by derma skin care (16%) and professional products (12%). The firm also has a diversified geographic footprint, generating 34% of sales in Europe, 27% from North America, 23% in North Asia, and the rest from various emerging markets across South Asia, Latin America, and Africa. L'Oréal owns a mix of premium and mass beauty brands sold through a wide range of channels such as mass retail, drugstores, department stores, travel retail, e-commerce, hair salons, and medi-spas. Leading brands include Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Maybelline, Kiehl's, L'Oréal Paris, Kerastase, CeraVe, Garnier, and Armani.
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