MAX Automation SE (FRA:MXHN) ROCE %: 5.00% (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:MXHN MAX Automation SE FRA:MXHN
76 GF Score
Price €3.70
GF Value €4.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is MAX Automation SE ROCE %?

MAX Automation SE FRA:MXHN +2.78% 76 ROCE % is 5.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:MXHN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 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. MAX Automation SE's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.00%.

MAX Automation SE  (FRA:MXHN) 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.

MAX Automation SE ROCE % Related Terms

MAX Automation SE ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MAX Automation SE'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.

MAX Automation SE ROCE % Chart

MAX Automation SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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MAX Automation SE Quarterly Data
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MAX Automation SE ROCE % Calculation

MAX Automation SE'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 )
=6.342/( ( (363.762 - 85.259) + (340.012 - 93.789) )/ 2 )
=6.342/( (278.503+246.223)/ 2 )
=6.342/262.363
=2.42 %

MAX Automation SE's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=12.464/( ( (347.515 - 94.839) + (340.012 - 93.789) )/ 2 )
=12.464/( ( 252.676 + 246.223 )/ 2 )
=12.464/249.4495
=5.00 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 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 5.00% mean?
MAX Automation SE (FRA:MXHN) has a ROCE % of 5.00% as of Dec. 2025.
Is MAX Automation SE's ROCE % too high?
MAX Automation SE's current ROCE % is 5.00%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.08. MAX Automation SE's value of 5.00% is 29.4% below this industry median. Overall, MAX Automation SE has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Automation SE's ROCE % compare to GEV and ETN?
MAX Automation SE's ROCE % of 5.00% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.08. MAX Automation SE's value of 5.00% is 29.4% below 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 7.08, based on 3,026 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. MAX Automation SE's current ROCE % of 5.00% is 29.4% below 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 7.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAX Automation SE's current ROCE % is 5.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Automation SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Automation SE (FRA:MXHN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.67, compared to a current price of €3.70 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 5.00% and 29.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 7.08. MAX Automation SE's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 MAX Automation SE (FRA:MXHN), the current ROCE % is 5.00% as of Dec. 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 MAX Automation SE (FRA:MXHN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Automation SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.70 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.67. GuruFocus considers MAX Automation SE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MXHN:

  • ROCE %: 5.00%
  • GF Value™: €4.67 vs. price of €3.70 (20.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.4% below the Industrial Products median

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

MAX Automation SE Business Description

Other Exchanges MXHN:GermanyMXHN:Austria
Address Steinhoft 11, Hamburg, HB, DEU, 20459
MAX Automation SE operates internationally as a high-tech mechanical engineering company and a full-service provider of integrated and complex system and component solutions. The business operations are divided into the segments BDTRONIC Group, Vecoplan Group, AIM Micro, NSM + Jucker, ELWEMA, and the Other segment, which includes the IWM companies. It derives the majority of the revenue from the Vecoplan Group segment that develops, manufactures and installs machines and plants for the shredding, conveying, and processing of primary and secondary raw materials, mainly for customers in the wood and recycling industry, the waste disposal industry, and the paper and plastics industry.
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