Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) ROCE %: -1.05% (As of Dec. 2025)

What is Clariant AG ROCE %?

Clariant AG FRA:CLRN -0.55% 66 ROCE % is -1.05% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:CLRN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 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. Clariant AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.05%.

Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) 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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Clariant AG ROCE % Historical Data

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9.98

2.08

8.26

10.52

2.64

Clariant AG Semi-Annual Data
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Clariant AG ROCE % Calculation

Clariant AG'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 )
	=	131.813	/	( ( (6709.421 - 1554.178)	+	(6291.673 - 1459.591) )	/ 2 )
	=	131.813	/	( (5155.243	+	4832.082)	/ 2 )
	=	131.813	/	4993.6625
	=	2.64 %

Clariant AG'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 )
	=	-49.296	/	( ( (6199.711 - 1651.479)	+	(6291.673 - 1459.591) )	/ 2 )
	=	-49.296	/	( ( 4548.232	+	4832.082 )	/ 2 )
	=	-49.296	/	4690.157
	=	-1.05 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of -1.05% mean?

Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) has a ROCE % of -1.05% as of Dec. 2025.

Is Clariant AG's ROCE % too high?

Clariant AG's current ROCE % is -1.05%. Overall, Clariant AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Clariant AG's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?

Clariant AG's ROCE % of -1.05% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.45. 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. 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. Clariant AG's current ROCE % is -1.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Clariant AG stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.64, compared to a current price of €8.12 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -1.05%. Clariant AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN), the current ROCE % is -1.05% 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 Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.12 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.64. GuruFocus considers Clariant AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CLRN:

ROCE %: -1.05%
GF Value™: €10.64 vs. price of €8.12 (23.7% below fair value)
GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Clariant AG Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

Comparable Companies XSWX:GURN LIN XPAR:AI SHW ECL APD XSWX:GIVN SHSE:600309 XSWX:SIKA SZSE:002466 OCSE:NSIS B SHSE:603256 BOM:500820 PPG TPE:1303 XSGO:SQM-B LYB XSWX:EMSN XAMS:DSFIR ALB

Other Exchanges CLZNY:USA 1CLN:Italy CLNz:UK 0QJS:UK CLRN:Germany CLN:Switzerland CLN:Austria

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Website https://www.clariant.com

Clariant AG is a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company with world-wide operations. It develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a broad range of specialty chemicals, which play a key role in its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or add value to their end products. The company reports in three business areas: care chemicals, absorbents and additives and catalysts. Care chemicals mainly targets consumer end markets such as personal care and homecare, but it also has an industrial component. Absorbents and additives encompass Clariant's coatings and adhesives, absorbents, and plastics segments. Catalysts manufacturers process catalysts, mainly for petrochemical and syngas plants.

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