Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) ROCE %: 2.02% (As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:SY1D Symrise AG CHIX:SY1D
89 GF Score
Price €76.81
GF Value €88.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Symrise AG ROCE %?

Symrise AG CHIX:SY1D 89 ROCE % is 2.02% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SY1D with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €88.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 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. Symrise AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.02%.

Symrise AG  (CHIX:SY1d) 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.

Symrise AG ROCE % Related Terms

Symrise AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Symrise AG'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.

Symrise AG ROCE % Chart

Symrise AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Symrise AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Symrise AG ROCE % Calculation

Symrise AG'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 )
=477.019/( ( (8324.708 - 1925.204) + (7903.801 - 1311.11) )/ 2 )
=477.019/( (6399.504+6592.691)/ 2 )
=477.019/6496.0975
=7.34 %

Symrise AG'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 )
=125.862/( ( (7728.904 - 1878.89) + (7903.801 - 1311.11) )/ 2 )
=125.862/( ( 5850.014 + 6592.691 )/ 2 )
=125.862/6221.3525
=2.02 %

(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 2.02% mean?
Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) has a ROCE % of 2.02% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Symrise AG's ROCE % too high?
Symrise AG's current ROCE % is 2.02%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Symrise AG's value of 2.02% is 68.5% below this industry median. Overall, Symrise AG has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symrise AG's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Symrise AG's ROCE % of 2.02% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Symrise AG's value of 2.02% is 68.5% 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.42, based on 1,595 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. Symrise AG's current ROCE % of 2.02% is 68.5% 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 Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symrise AG's current ROCE % is 2.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symrise AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €88.28, compared to a current price of €76.81 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 2.02% and 68.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.42. Symrise AG's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 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 Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D), the current ROCE % is 2.02% 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 Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €76.81 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of €88.28. GuruFocus considers Symrise AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SY1D:

  • ROCE %: 2.02%
  • GF Value™: €88.28 vs. price of €76.81 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.5% below the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SY1D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Symrise AG Business Description

Address Muhlenfeldstrasse 1, Holzminden, ST, DEU, 37603
Symrise is a global supplier of ingredients for fragrances and flavourings across the food, beverage, household products, and pharmaceutical industries. With an estimated 12% market share, it is the world's fourth-largest supplier of fragrances and flavourings. The company was created after a 2003 merger of two companies that originated in 1874 and 1919. With almost 13,000 employees, Symrise produces 35,000 products sourced from 10,000 mostly natural raw materials such as vanilla, citrus, blossoms, and plant or animal materials for more than 6,000 customers.
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