Kps AG (FRA:KSC) ROCE %: -44.30% (As of Sep. 2025)


FRA:KSC Kps AG FRA:KSC
44 GF Score
Price €0.26
GF Value €0.85
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Kps AG ROCE %?

Kps AG FRA:KSC +3.59% 44 ROCE % is -44.30% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:KSC with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.85 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Kps AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -44.30%.

Kps AG  (FRA:KSC) 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.

Kps AG ROCE % Related Terms

Kps AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kps 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.

Kps AG ROCE % Chart

Kps AG Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.84 14.64 0.04 -22.41 -19.23

Kps AG Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 -8.24 -11.65 -32.67 5.63 -44.30
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Kps AG ROCE % Calculation

Kps AG's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=-10.954/( ( (127.604 - 60.808) + (101.286 - 54.158) )/ 2 )
=-10.954/( (66.796+47.128)/ 2 )
=-10.954/56.962
=-19.23 %

Kps AG's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-25.734/( ( (124.819 - 55.759) + (101.286 - 54.158) )/ 2 )
=-25.734/( ( 69.06 + 47.128 )/ 2 )
=-25.734/58.094
=-44.30 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 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 -44.30% mean?
Kps AG (FRA:KSC) has a ROCE % of -44.30% as of Sep. 2025.
Is Kps AG's ROCE % too high?
Kps AG's current ROCE % is -44.30%. Overall, Kps AG has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kps AG's ROCE % compare to IBM and ACN?
Kps AG's ROCE % of -44.30% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.27. 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 5.27, based on 2,713 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kps AG's current ROCE % is -44.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kps AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kps AG (FRA:KSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.85, compared to a current price of €0.26 — trading 69.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -44.30%. Kps AG's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Kps AG (FRA:KSC), the current ROCE % is -44.30% as of Sep. 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 Kps AG (FRA:KSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kps AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.26 is trading 69.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.85. GuruFocus considers Kps AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KSC:

  • ROCE %: -44.30%
  • GF Value™: €0.85 vs. price of €0.26 (69.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Kps AG Business Description

Other Exchanges 0M2T:UKKSC:Germany
Address Beta-Strasse 10 H, Unterfohring, Munchen, BY, DEU, 85774
Kps AG is a German-based company that holds and consults information technology companies that provide business transformation and process optimization services. Its operating segments include Management Consulting / Transformation Consulting, System Integration, and Products /Licenses. The majority of its revenue comes from the Management consulting segment, which includes providing support for customers and developing concepts and solutions taking into account process, logistic, financial, and systems integration. The company's revenue includes the provision of services, revenue from maintenance contracts, and the sale of software. The company carries its operations in Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, Benelux, Spain, and others.
44GF Score

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