Culp (CULP) ROCE %: -16.52% (As of Jan. 2026)


CULP Culp Inc CULP
59 GF Score
Price $3.19
GF Value $4.37
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Culp ROCE %?

Culp CULP +2.57% 59 ROCE % is -16.52% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates CULP with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.37 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Culp's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -16.52%.

Culp  (NAS:CULP) 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.

Culp ROCE % Related Terms

Culp ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Culp'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.

Culp ROCE % Chart

Culp Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
ROCE %
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Culp Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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Culp ROCE % Calculation

Culp's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Apr. 2025 )  (A: Apr. 2024 )(A: Apr. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Apr. 2025 )  (A: Apr. 2024 )(A: Apr. 2025 )
=-18.48/( ( (132.054 - 38.107) + (123.37 - 46.964) )/ 2 )
=-18.48/( (93.947+76.406)/ 2 )
=-18.48/85.1765
=-21.70 %

Culp's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-11.828/( ( (125.249 - 51.256) + (120.753 - 51.589) )/ 2 )
=-11.828/( ( 73.993 + 69.164 )/ 2 )
=-11.828/71.5785
=-16.52 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 2026) 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 -16.52% mean?
Culp (CULP) has a ROCE % of -16.52% as of Jan. 2026.
Is Culp's ROCE % too high?
Culp's current ROCE % is -16.52%. Overall, Culp has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Culp's ROCE % compare to PASW and DXYN?
Culp's ROCE % of -16.52% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.14. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROCE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 6.14, based on 1,041 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROCE % is 6.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Culp's current ROCE % is -16.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Culp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Culp (CULP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.37, compared to a current price of $3.19 — trading 27.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -16.52%. Culp's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Culp (CULP), the current ROCE % is -16.52% as of Jan. 2026. 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 Culp (CULP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Culp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.19 is trading 27.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.37. GuruFocus considers Culp to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CULP:

  • ROCE %: -16.52%
  • GF Value™: $4.37 vs. price of $3.19 (27.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Culp Business Description

Address 410 W. English Road, 5th Floor, High Point, NC, USA, 27262
Culp Inc manufactures, markets mattress fabrics for bedding and upholstery fabrics for residential, commercial, and hospitality furnishings. The company has two operating segments: Mattress fabrics, which generate maximum revenue, and Upholstery fabrics. The mattress fabrics segment manufactures, sources, and sells fabrics and mattress covers to bedding manufacturers. The upholstery fabrics segment develops, sources, manufactures, and sells fabrics to residential, commercial, and hospitality furniture manufacturers. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States of America.
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