FCUL (Food Culture) ROCE %: -416.44% (As of Dec. 2012)


What is Food Culture ROCE %?

Food Culture FCUL ROCE % is -416.44% as of Dec. 2012.

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. Food Culture's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 was -416.44%.

Food Culture  (OTCPK:FCUL) 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.

Food Culture ROCE % Related Terms

Food Culture ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Food Culture'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.

Food Culture ROCE % Chart

Food Culture Annual Data
Trend Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -33.83 -64.20 0.00 -1,709.52 -413.11

Food Culture Quarterly Data
Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12
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 -331.03 -213.79 -157.82 -198.23 -416.44

Food Culture ROCE % Calculation

Food Culture's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2012 )  (A: Dec. 2011 )(A: Dec. 2012 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2012 )  (A: Dec. 2011 )(A: Dec. 2012 )
=-0.126/( ( (0.136 - 0.101) + (0.21 - 0.184) )/ 2 )
=-0.126/( (0.035+0.026)/ 2 )
=-0.126/0.0305
=-413.11 %

Food Culture's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2012 )  (Q: Sep. 2012 )(Q: Dec. 2012 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2012 )  (Q: Sep. 2012 )(Q: Dec. 2012 )
=-0.152/( ( (0.185 - 0.138) + (0.21 - 0.184) )/ 2 )
=-0.152/( ( 0.047 + 0.026 )/ 2 )
=-0.152/0.0365
=-416.44 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2012) 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 -416.44% mean?
Food Culture (FCUL) has a ROCE % of -416.44% as of Dec. 2012.
Is Food Culture's ROCE % too high?
Food Culture's current ROCE % is -416.44%.
How does Food Culture's ROCE % compare to OMPS?
Food Culture's ROCE % of -416.44% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.01. 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 Restaurants company?
The median ROCE % among Restaurants companies is 6.01, based on 353 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 Restaurants industry, the median ROCE % is 6.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Food Culture's current ROCE % is -416.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Food Culture stock overvalued right now?
Food Culture (FCUL) has a current ROCE % of -416.44%. The current ROCE % is -416.44%. 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 Food Culture (FCUL), the current ROCE % is -416.44% as of Dec. 2012. 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.

Food Culture Business Description

Address 63-16 102nd Street, Suite CF1, Rego Park, NY, USA, 11374
Food Culture Inc s the parent company of Super Fresh Foods, which is a meal prep and delivery company, dedicated to making nutritious, tasty eating accessible and effortless for individuals and families. With a focus on quality, variety, and convenience, Super Fresh Foods provides an extensive menu of chef-curated meals, customizable plans, and sustainable practices.