Maple Leaf Foods (FRA:M1L) ROCE %: 11.12% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:M1L Maple Leaf Foods Inc FRA:M1L
73 GF Score
Price €19.20
GF Value €12.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Maple Leaf Foods ROCE %?

Maple Leaf Foods FRA:M1L 73 ROCE % is 11.12% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:M1L with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.62 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Maple Leaf Foods's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.12%.

Maple Leaf Foods  (FRA:M1L) 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.

Maple Leaf Foods ROCE % Related Terms

Maple Leaf Foods ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maple Leaf Foods'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.

Maple Leaf Foods ROCE % Chart

Maple Leaf Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Maple Leaf Foods 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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Maple Leaf Foods ROCE % Calculation

Maple Leaf Foods'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 )
=119.342/( ( (2969.85 - 641.641) + (2192.684 - 409.414) )/ 2 )
=119.342/( (2328.209+1783.27)/ 2 )
=119.342/2055.7395
=5.81 %

Maple Leaf Foods'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 )
=200.896/( ( (2192.684 - 409.414) + (2253.114 - 422.978) )/ 2 )
=200.896/( ( 1783.27 + 1830.136 )/ 2 )
=200.896/1806.703
=11.12 %

(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 11.12% mean?
Maple Leaf Foods (FRA:M1L) has a ROCE % of 11.12% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' ROCE % too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current ROCE % is 11.12%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 11.12% is 26.7% above this industry median. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' ROCE % compare to KHC and GIS?
Maple Leaf Foods' ROCE % of 11.12% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 11.12% is 26.7% 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.78, based on 1,938 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current ROCE % of 11.12% is 26.7% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maple Leaf Foods's current ROCE % is 11.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (FRA:M1L) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.62, compared to a current price of €19.20 — trading 52.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 11.12% and 26.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.78. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Maple Leaf Foods (FRA:M1L), the current ROCE % is 11.12% 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 Maple Leaf Foods (FRA:M1L) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.20 is trading 52.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.62. GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:M1L:

  • ROCE %: 11.12%
  • GF Value™: €12.62 vs. price of €19.20 (52.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M1L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Maple Leaf Foods Business Description

Address 6897 Financial Drive, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L5N 0A8
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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