United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) ROCE %: 19.47% (As of Mar. 2026)

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DFM:UFC United Foods Co PSC DFM:UFC
80 GF Score
Price د.إ11.40
GF Value د.إ14.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is United Foods Co PSC ROCE %?

United Foods Co PSC DFM:UFC 80 ROCE % is 19.47% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DFM:UFC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ14.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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. United Foods Co PSC's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.47%.

United Foods Co PSC  (DFM:UFC) 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.

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United Foods Co PSC ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Foods Co PSC'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.

United Foods Co PSC ROCE % Chart

United Foods Co PSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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United Foods Co PSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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United Foods Co PSC ROCE % Calculation

United Foods Co PSC'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 )
=32.349/( ( (439.395 - 70.483) + (458.679 - 92.78) )/ 2 )
=32.349/( (368.912+365.899)/ 2 )
=32.349/367.4055
=8.80 %

United Foods Co PSC's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=72.66/( ( (458.679 - 92.78) + (466.57 - 85.973) )/ 2 )
=72.66/( ( 365.899 + 380.597 )/ 2 )
=72.66/373.248
=19.47 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 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 19.47% mean?
United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) has a ROCE % of 19.47% as of Mar. 2026.
Is United Foods Co PSC's ROCE % too high?
United Foods Co PSC's current ROCE % is 19.47%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.80. United Foods Co PSC's value of 19.47% is 121.3% above this industry median. Overall, United Foods Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Foods Co PSC's ROCE % compare to KHC and GIS?
United Foods Co PSC's ROCE % of 19.47% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.80. United Foods Co PSC's value of 19.47% is 121.3% 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 8.80, based on 1,942 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. United Foods Co PSC's current ROCE % of 19.47% is 121.3% 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 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Foods Co PSC's current ROCE % is 19.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Foods Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ14.23, compared to a current price of د.إ11.40 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 19.47% and 121.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.80. United Foods Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC), the current ROCE % is 19.47% as of Mar. 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 United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foods Co PSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ11.40 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ14.23. GuruFocus considers United Foods Co PSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:UFC:

  • ROCE %: 19.47%
  • GF Value™: د.إ14.23 vs. price of د.إ11.40 (19.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 121.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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

United Foods Co PSC Business Description

Address Al Quoz 1, P.O. Box 5836, Dubai, ARE
United Foods Co PSC is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and marketing of vegetable ghee, cooking oil, margarine, butter products, and fat, including the trading of other food products. The company offers its products through brands like Aseel, Nawar, Safi, Mumtaz, Super Sun, and others. Geographically, it operates in the United Arab Emirates, the GCC other than UAE, and the rest of the world, out of which the maximum revenue is generated from the United Arab Emirates.
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د.إ11.40
Price
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