Kura Oncology (FRA:KUR) ROCE %: -50.14% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:KUR Kura Oncology Inc FRA:KUR
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What is Kura Oncology ROCE %?

Kura Oncology FRA:KUR -5.38% 36 ROCE % is -50.14% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUR with a GF Score™ of 36/100. 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. Kura Oncology's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -50.14%.

Kura Oncology  (FRA:KUR) 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.

Kura Oncology ROCE % Related Terms

Kura Oncology ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kura Oncology'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.

Kura Oncology ROCE % Chart

Kura Oncology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Kura Oncology Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Kura Oncology ROCE % Calculation

Kura Oncology'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 )
=-236.436/( ( (725.952 - 75.17) + (630.562 - 99.896) )/ 2 )
=-236.436/( (650.782+530.666)/ 2 )
=-236.436/590.724
=-40.02 %

Kura Oncology'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 )
=-252.54/( ( (630.562 - 99.896) + (564.457 - 87.794) )/ 2 )
=-252.54/( ( 530.666 + 476.663 )/ 2 )
=-252.54/503.6645
=-50.14 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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 -50.14% mean?
Kura Oncology (FRA:KUR) has a ROCE % of -50.14% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kura Oncology's ROCE % too high?
Kura Oncology's current ROCE % is -50.14%. Overall, Kura Oncology has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kura Oncology's ROCE % compare to REPL and AVTX?
Kura Oncology's ROCE % of -50.14% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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. Kura Oncology's current ROCE % is -50.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kura Oncology stock overvalued right now?
Kura Oncology (FRA:KUR) has a current ROCE % of -50.14%. The current ROCE % is -50.14%. Kura Oncology's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Kura Oncology (FRA:KUR), the current ROCE % is -50.14% 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.

Kura Oncology Business Description

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Kura Oncology Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer. The company develops small-molecule medicines designed to target cancer signaling pathways in oncology and hematology. Its pipeline includes menin inhibitor ziftomenib for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia and other hematologic malignancies, as well as additional product candidates such as KO-7246 and darolifarnib being evaluated for solid tumors and other diseases.
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