CPU Softwarehouse AG (FRA:CPU2) ROCE %: 4.37% (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is CPU Softwarehouse AG ROCE %?

CPU Softwarehouse AG FRA:CPU2 30 ROCE % is 4.37% as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus rates FRA:CPU2 with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 7 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. CPU Softwarehouse AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 4.37%.

CPU Softwarehouse AG  (FRA:CPU2) 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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CPU Softwarehouse AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CPU Softwarehouse AG'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.

CPU Softwarehouse AG ROCE % Chart

CPU Softwarehouse AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.79 1.47 2.38 -14.94 -73.00

CPU Softwarehouse AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun04 Dec04 Jun05 Dec05 Jun06 Dec06 Jun07 Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23
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 3.56 1.89 1.04 0.24 4.37
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CPU Softwarehouse AG ROCE % Calculation

CPU Softwarehouse 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 )
=-1.86175087/( ( (3.45475807 - 0.09123526) + (1.81493624 - 0.07746245) )/ 2 )
=-1.86175087/( (3.36352281+1.73747379)/ 2 )
=-1.86175087/2.5504983
=-73.00 %

CPU Softwarehouse AG's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2023 )  (Q: Jun. 2023 )(Q: Dec. 2023 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2023 )  (Q: Jun. 2023 )(Q: Dec. 2023 )
=0.14629624/( ( ( - ) + (3.48489027 - 0.13861916) )/ 1 )
=0.14629624/( ( 0 + 3.34627111 )/ 1 )
=0.14629624/3.34627111
=4.37 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2023) 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 4.37% mean?
CPU Softwarehouse AG (FRA:CPU2) has a ROCE % of 4.37% as of Dec. 2023.
Is CPU Softwarehouse AG's ROCE % too high?
CPU Softwarehouse AG's current ROCE % is 4.37%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.58. CPU Softwarehouse AG's value of 4.37% is 21.7% below this industry median. Overall, CPU Softwarehouse AG has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPU Softwarehouse AG's ROCE % compare to CRM and SHOP?
CPU Softwarehouse AG's ROCE % of 4.37% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.58. CPU Softwarehouse AG's value of 4.37% is 21.7% 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.58, based on 2,725 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. CPU Softwarehouse AG's current ROCE % of 4.37% is 21.7% 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPU Softwarehouse AG's current ROCE % is 4.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPU Softwarehouse AG stock overvalued right now?
CPU Softwarehouse AG (FRA:CPU2) has a current ROCE % of 4.37%. The current ROCE % is 4.37% and 21.7% below the Software industry median of 5.58. CPU Softwarehouse AG's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 7 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 CPU Softwarehouse AG (FRA:CPU2), the current ROCE % is 4.37% as of Dec. 2023. 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.

CPU Softwarehouse AG Business Description

Address Hofstrasse 272, Koblenz, DEU
CPU Softwarehouse AG offers information technology services and software solutions for the banking sector and telecom sector.
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