Graco (FRA:GA8) ROCE %: 19.90% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Graco ROCE %?

Graco FRA:GA8 +0.99% 91 ROCE % is 19.90% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:GA8 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €77.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Graco's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.90%.

Graco (FRA:GA8) 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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Graco ROCE % Historical Data

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Graco Annual Data

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29.77

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21.97

Graco Quarterly Data
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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															22.34	23.27	24.74	23.55	19.90

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Graco ROCE % Calculation

Graco'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 )
	=	550.055	/	( ( (2997.947 - 387.547)	+	(2796.227 - 399.041) )	/ 2 )
	=	550.055	/	( (2610.4	+	2397.186)	/ 2 )
	=	550.055	/	2503.793
	=	21.97 %

Graco'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 )
	=	487.596	/	( ( (2796.227 - 399.041)	+	(2884.574 - 381.104) )	/ 2 )
	=	487.596	/	( ( 2397.186	+	2503.47 )	/ 2 )
	=	487.596	/	2450.328
	=	19.90 %

(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 19.90% mean?

Graco (FRA:GA8) has a ROCE % of 19.90% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Graco's ROCE % too high?

Graco's current ROCE % is 19.90%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Graco's value of 19.90% is 180.3% above this industry median. Overall, Graco has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Graco's ROCE % compare to RRX and PNR?

Graco's ROCE % of 19.90% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Graco's value of 19.90% is 180.3% above 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 an Industrial Products company?

The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.10, based on 3,032 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. Graco's current ROCE % of 19.90% is 180.3% above 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 Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graco's current ROCE % is 19.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Graco stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco (FRA:GA8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €77.95, compared to a current price of €66.50 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 19.90% and 180.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 7.10. Graco's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Graco (FRA:GA8), the current ROCE % is 19.90% 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 Graco (FRA:GA8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €66.50 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €77.95. GuruFocus considers Graco to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GA8:

ROCE %: 19.90%
GF Value™: €77.95 vs. price of €66.50 (14.7% below fair value)
GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 180.3% above the Industrial Products median

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Graco Business Description

Industry Industrials Industrial Products

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Address 88 - 11th Avenue N.E, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55413

Website https://www.graco.com

Graco manufactures equipment used for managing fluids, coatings, and adhesives, specializing in difficult-to-handle materials. Graco's business is organized into three segments: industrial, process, and contractor. The Minnesota-based firm serves a wide range of end markets, including industrial, automotive, and construction, and its broad array of products include pumps, valves, meters, sprayers, and equipment used to apply coatings, sealants, and adhesives. The firm generated roughly $2.2 billion in sales in 2025.

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