Cherry SE (FRA:C3RY) ROCE %: -13.29% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:C3RY Cherry SE FRA:C3RY
46 GF Score
Price €0.30
GF Value €1.80
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cherry SE ROCE %?

Cherry SE FRA:C3RY -5.94% 46 ROCE % is -13.29% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:C3RY with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 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. Cherry SE's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -13.29%.

Cherry SE  (FRA:C3RY) 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.

Cherry SE ROCE % Related Terms

Cherry SE ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cherry SE'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.

Cherry SE ROCE % Chart

Cherry SE Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -4.86 8.70 -10.28 -54.18 -31.92

Cherry SE Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -96.70 -16.19 -33.35 -21.91 -13.29
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Cherry SE ROCE % Calculation

Cherry SE's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=-43.741/( ( (238.554 - 88.976) + (168.14 - 43.651) )/ 2 )
=-43.741/( (149.578+124.489)/ 2 )
=-43.741/137.0335
=-31.92 %

Cherry SE'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: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-11.916/( ( (130.17 - 33.029) + (116.956 - 34.737) )/ 2 )
=-11.916/( ( 97.141 + 82.219 )/ 2 )
=-11.916/89.68
=-13.29 %

(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 -13.29% mean?
Cherry SE (FRA:C3RY) has a ROCE % of -13.29% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Cherry SE's ROCE % too high?
Cherry SE's current ROCE % is -13.29%. Overall, Cherry SE has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cherry SE's ROCE % compare to DELL and SNDK?
Cherry SE's ROCE % of -13.29% 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. Cherry SE's current ROCE % is -13.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cherry SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cherry SE (FRA:C3RY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.80, compared to a current price of €0.30 — trading 83.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -13.29%. Cherry SE's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Cherry SE (FRA:C3RY), the current ROCE % is -13.29% 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 Cherry SE (FRA:C3RY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cherry SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.30 is trading 83.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.80. GuruFocus considers Cherry SE to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C3RY:

  • ROCE %: -13.29%
  • GF Value™: €1.80 vs. price of €0.30 (83.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C3RY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cherry SE Business Description

Other Exchanges C3RY:Germany
Address c/o Mindspace, Rosental 7, Munich, DEU, 80331
Cherry SE is a manufacturer of high-end mechanical keyboard switches and computer input devices such as keyboards, mice, microphones, and headsets for gaming and e-sports and (hybrid) office workstation applications as well as industrial applications and the healthcare sector. The product offerings of the company include USB-A / USB-C Adapters, Mice, Accessories, and other products. The company's activities are divided into three different business segments: Components segment; Gaming & Office Peripherals segment; and Digital Health & Solutions segment. It generates majority of its revenue from Gaming & Office Peripherals segment which includes the business with computer peripherals for professional use in gaming and e-sports as well as for use in (hybrid) office solutions and industry.
46GF Score

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