Sonos (FRA:8SO) ROCE %: -23.62% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Sonos ROCE %?

Sonos FRA:8SO -0.57% 61 ROCE % is -23.62% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8SO with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.01 (Fairly Valued). 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. Sonos's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -23.62%.

Sonos (FRA:8SO) 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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Sonos ROCE % Historical Data

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Sonos Annual Data

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29.03

11.45

0.76

-4.36

-9.51

Sonos Quarterly Data
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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-42.46	-0.53	-27.40	79.41	-23.62

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Sonos ROCE % Calculation

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

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Sep. 2025 )		(A: Sep. 2024 )		(A: Sep. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Sep. 2025 )		(A: Sep. 2024 )		(A: Sep. 2025 )
	=	-42.627	/	( ( (825.597 - 329.904)	+	(701.433 - 300.255) )	/ 2 )
	=	-42.627	/	( (495.693	+	401.178)	/ 2 )
	=	-42.627	/	448.4355
	=	-9.51 %

Sonos'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 )
	=	-107.348	/	( ( (809.485 - 331.496)	+	(726.152 - 295.058) )	/ 2 )
	=	-107.348	/	( ( 477.989	+	431.094 )	/ 2 )
	=	-107.348	/	454.5415
	=	-23.62 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of -23.62% mean?

Sonos (FRA:8SO) has a ROCE % of -23.62% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Sonos' ROCE % too high?

Sonos' current ROCE % is -23.62%. Overall, Sonos has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Sonos' ROCE % compare to VUZI and TBCH?

Sonos' ROCE % of -23.62% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.83. 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 Hardware company?

The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.83, based on 2,445 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 Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonos's current ROCE % is -23.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Sonos stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonos (FRA:8SO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.01, compared to a current price of €12.26 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -23.62%. Sonos' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Sonos (FRA:8SO), the current ROCE % is -23.62% 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 Sonos (FRA:8SO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonos stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.26 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.01. GuruFocus considers Sonos to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8SO:

ROCE %: -23.62%
GF Value™: €13.01 vs. price of €12.26 (5.8% below fair value)
GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs

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Sonos Business Description

Industry Technology Hardware

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Address 301 Coromar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 93117

Website https://www.sonos.com

Sonos Inc is an audio company dedicated to elevating life through sound, offering a connected platform that brings together music, movies, stories, and conversations. Its portfolio includes home theater speakers, components, plug-in and portable speakers and headphones, known for exceptional sound, thoughtful design, ease of use and seamless access to audio content. Its partner products and other revenue categories include accessories for home integration, such as custom-designed stands, mounts, and shelving units, along with partnerships for architectural speakers and automotive sound systems, as well as licensing, advertising revenue, and subscription-based services. The company operates in the United States and other countries, with the majority of revenue coming from the United States.

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