Ferrexpo (FRA:FEX) ROCE %: -40.58% (As of Jun. 2025)


FRA:FEX Ferrexpo PLC FRA:FEX
48 GF Score
Price €0.32
GF Value €0.63
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ferrexpo ROCE %?

Ferrexpo FRA:FEX 48 ROCE % is -40.58% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:FEX with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.63 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Ferrexpo's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -40.58%.

Ferrexpo  (FRA:FEX) 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.

Ferrexpo ROCE % Related Terms

Ferrexpo ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ferrexpo'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.

Ferrexpo ROCE % Chart

Ferrexpo Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 43.62 63.38 22.61 -5.37 -1.74

Ferrexpo Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 5.68 -16.78 13.84 -18.70 -40.58
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Ferrexpo ROCE % Calculation

Ferrexpo'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 )
=-16.996/( ( (1235.291 - 193.17) + (1133.54 - 222.137) )/ 2 )
=-16.996/( (1042.121+911.403)/ 2 )
=-16.996/976.762
=-1.74 %

Ferrexpo's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-321.04/( ( (1133.54 - 222.137) + (851.994 - 181.093) )/ 2 )
=-321.04/( ( 911.403 + 670.901 )/ 2 )
=-321.04/791.152
=-40.58 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 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 -40.58% mean?
Ferrexpo (FRA:FEX) has a ROCE % of -40.58% as of Jun. 2025.
Is Ferrexpo's ROCE % too high?
Ferrexpo's current ROCE % is -40.58%. Overall, Ferrexpo has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferrexpo's ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
Ferrexpo's ROCE % of -40.58% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.61. 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 Steel company?
The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.61, based on 625 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 Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ferrexpo's current ROCE % is -40.58%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferrexpo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrexpo (FRA:FEX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.63, compared to a current price of €0.32 — trading 49.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -40.58%. Ferrexpo's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Ferrexpo (FRA:FEX), the current ROCE % is -40.58% as of Jun. 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 Ferrexpo (FRA:FEX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrexpo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.32 is trading 49.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.63. GuruFocus considers Ferrexpo to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FEX:

  • ROCE %: -40.58%
  • GF Value™: €0.63 vs. price of €0.32 (49.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Ferrexpo Business Description

Address 55 St. James’s Street, London, GBR, SW1A 1LA
Ferrexpo PLC is engaged in the mining, processing, and selling of iron ore pellets to the steel industry. It produces blast furnace pellets with iron grade. The company exports all its production to countries in Europe and Asia including Austria, Japan, Germany, South Korea, Slovakia, Turkey, and China, as well as other European and Asian countries. It generates the maximum revenue from the Central Europe region.
48GF Score

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