CPWHF (Ceres Power Holdings) ROCE %: -42.95% (As of Dec. 2025)

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CPWHF Ceres Power Holdings PLC CPWHF
53 GF Score
Price $4.61
GF Value $4.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ceres Power Holdings ROCE %?

Ceres Power Holdings CPWHF -0.97% 53 ROCE % is -42.95% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CPWHF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 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. Ceres Power Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -42.95%.

Ceres Power Holdings  (OTCPK:CPWHF) 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.

Ceres Power Holdings ROCE % Related Terms

Ceres Power Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ceres Power Holdings'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.

Ceres Power Holdings ROCE % Chart

Ceres Power Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Ceres Power Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Ceres Power Holdings ROCE % Calculation

Ceres Power Holdings'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 )
=-61.538/( ( (228.954 - 28.087) + (195.175 - 44.475) )/ 2 )
=-61.538/( (200.867+150.7)/ 2 )
=-61.538/175.7835
=-35.01 %

Ceres Power Holdings'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 )
=-73.152/( ( (220.362 - 30.422) + (195.175 - 44.475) )/ 2 )
=-73.152/( ( 189.94 + 150.7 )/ 2 )
=-73.152/170.32
=-42.95 %

(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 -42.95% mean?
Ceres Power Holdings (CPWHF) has a ROCE % of -42.95% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Ceres Power Holdings' ROCE % too high?
Ceres Power Holdings' current ROCE % is -42.95%. Overall, Ceres Power Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ceres Power Holdings' ROCE % compare to VRT and BE?
Ceres Power Holdings' ROCE % of -42.95% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.09. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.09, based on 3,029 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 Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ceres Power Holdings's current ROCE % is -42.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ceres Power Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ceres Power Holdings (CPWHF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.57, compared to a current price of $4.61 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -42.95%. Ceres Power Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Ceres Power Holdings (CPWHF), the current ROCE % is -42.95% 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 Ceres Power Holdings (CPWHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ceres Power Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.61 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.57. GuruFocus considers Ceres Power Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CPWHF:

  • ROCE %: -42.95%
  • GF Value™: $4.57 vs. price of $4.61 (0.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Ceres Power Holdings Business Description

Address Foundry Lane, Viking House, Horsham, West Sussex, GBR, RH13 5PX
Ceres Power Holdings PLC is a primary developer of clean energy technology fuel cells for power generation and electrolysers to produce green hydrogen. Its licensing model enables partners to develop solid oxide technology supporting greater electrification of energy systems, including AI data centres, commercial and industrial applications, and produce green hydrogen at high efficiencies as a route to decarbonise emissions-intensive industries such as ammonia, steelmaking and electrofuels. The majority of revenue comes from Asian country followed by Europe and North America.
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