USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) ROCE %: 15.94% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:2N2A USA Today Co Inc FRA:2N2A
51 GF Score
Price €7.15
GF Value €2.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is USA Today Co ROCE %?

USA Today Co FRA:2N2A -2.72% 51 ROCE % is 15.94% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2N2A with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.50 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. USA Today Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.94%.

USA Today Co  (FRA:2N2A) 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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USA Today Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for USA Today Co'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.

USA Today Co ROCE % Chart

USA Today Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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USA Today Co 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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USA Today Co ROCE % Calculation

USA Today Co'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 )
=81.941/( ( (1948.34 - 521.05) + (1568.933 - 442.187) )/ 2 )
=81.941/( (1427.29+1126.746)/ 2 )
=81.941/1277.018
=6.42 %

USA Today Co'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 )
=179.624/( ( (1568.933 - 442.187) + (1558.283 - 431.878) )/ 2 )
=179.624/( ( 1126.746 + 1126.405 )/ 2 )
=179.624/1126.5755
=15.94 %

(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 15.94% mean?
USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) has a ROCE % of 15.94% as of Mar. 2026.
Is USA Today Co's ROCE % too high?
USA Today Co's current ROCE % is 15.94%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROCE % is 3.06. USA Today Co's value of 15.94% is 420.9% above this industry median. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's ROCE % compare to SCHL and LEE?
USA Today Co's ROCE % of 15.94% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.06. USA Today Co's value of 15.94% is 420.9% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.06, based on 979 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. USA Today Co's current ROCE % of 15.94% is 420.9% 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. USA Today Co's current ROCE % is 15.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.50, compared to a current price of €7.15 — trading 186% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 15.94% and 420.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.06. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A), the current ROCE % is 15.94% 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.15 is trading 186% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.50. GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2N2A:

  • ROCE %: 15.94%
  • GF Value™: €2.50 vs. price of €7.15 (186% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 420.9% above the Media - Diversified median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2N2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

USA Today Co Business Description

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Address 175 Sully\'s Trail, Suite 203, Pittsford, NY, USA, 14534-4560
USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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