Croda International (FRA:6CMB) ROCE %: 1.39% (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:6CMB Croda International PLC FRA:6CMB
69 GF Score
Price €35.54
GF Value €47.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Croda International ROCE %?

Croda International FRA:6CMB -0.62% 69 ROCE % is 1.39% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:6CMB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.33 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Croda International's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.39%.

Croda International  (FRA:6CMB) 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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Croda International ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Croda International'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.

Croda International ROCE % Chart

Croda International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Croda International Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Croda International ROCE % Calculation

Croda International'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 )
=136.274/( ( (4236.892 - 406.267) + (3899.59 - 522.003) )/ 2 )
=136.274/( (3830.625+3377.587)/ 2 )
=136.274/3604.106
=3.78 %

Croda International'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 )
=48.244/( ( (4075.723 - 524.435) + (3899.59 - 522.003) )/ 2 )
=48.244/( ( 3551.288 + 3377.587 )/ 2 )
=48.244/3464.4375
=1.39 %

(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 1.39% mean?
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) has a ROCE % of 1.39% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Croda International's ROCE % too high?
Croda International's current ROCE % is 1.39%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.45. Croda International's value of 1.39% is 78.4% below this industry median. Overall, Croda International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Croda International's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Croda International's ROCE % of 1.39% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.45. Croda International's value of 1.39% is 78.4% below 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.45, based on 1,594 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. Croda International's current ROCE % of 1.39% is 78.4% below 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 Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Croda International's current ROCE % is 1.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Croda International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International (FRA:6CMB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.33, compared to a current price of €35.54 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 1.39% and 78.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.45. Croda International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB), the current ROCE % is 1.39% 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €35.54 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €47.33. GuruFocus considers Croda International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6CMB:

  • ROCE %: 1.39%
  • GF Value™: €47.33 vs. price of €35.54 (24.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.4% below the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6CMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Croda International Business Description

Address Cowick Hall, Snaith, Goole, East Yorkshire, GBR, DN14 9AA
Croda is a British specialty chemicals company with 60% of sales outside Europe. Croda operates through three segments: consumer care, life sciences, and industrial specialties. Consumer care produces specialty and active ingredients for cosmetics and skincare/haircare and also flavors and fragrances. The life sciences business manufactures products for healthcare and agrochemicals. The company sold the majority of its industrial businesses to Cargill in 2022, retaining only a subsegment of the business (industrial specialties segment) that supports the other two segments and sells their byproducts.
69GF Score

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