Gulf Resources (FRA:R29) ROCE %: -106.69% (As of Sep. 2025)

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FRA:R29 Gulf Resources Inc FRA:R29
59 GF Score
Price €4.16
GF Value €7.99
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What is Gulf Resources ROCE %?

Gulf Resources FRA:R29 59 ROCE % is -106.69% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:R29 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.99. The stock has 3 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. Gulf Resources's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -106.69%.

Gulf Resources  (FRA:R29) 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.

Gulf Resources ROCE % Related Terms

Gulf Resources ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gulf Resources'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.

Gulf Resources ROCE % Chart

Gulf Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.21 1.96 6.01 -23.12 -32.02

Gulf Resources Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 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 -10.31 -33.11 -12.00 -1.94 -106.69
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Gulf Resources ROCE % Calculation

Gulf Resources's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=-54.621/( ( (207.858 - 11.54) + (161.83 - 16.934) )/ 2 )
=-54.621/( (196.318+144.896)/ 2 )
=-54.621/170.607
=-32.02 %

Gulf Resources'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: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-121.48/( ( (142.736 - 12.823) + (112.386 - 14.579) )/ 2 )
=-121.48/( ( 129.913 + 97.807 )/ 2 )
=-121.48/113.86
=-106.69 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (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 -106.69% mean?
Gulf Resources (FRA:R29) has a ROCE % of -106.69% as of Sep. 2025.
Is Gulf Resources' ROCE % too high?
Gulf Resources' current ROCE % is -106.69%. Overall, Gulf Resources has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Resources' ROCE % compare to ORGN and DOW?
Gulf Resources' ROCE % of -106.69% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.52. 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.52, based on 1,589 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 Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Resources's current ROCE % is -106.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Resources stock overvalued right now?
Gulf Resources (FRA:R29) has a current ROCE % of -106.69%. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.99, compared to a current price of €4.16 — trading 47.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -106.69%. Gulf Resources' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 Gulf Resources (FRA:R29), the current ROCE % is -106.69% 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 Gulf Resources (FRA:R29) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.16 is trading 47.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.99.

Key valuation signals for FRA:R29:

  • ROCE %: -106.69%
  • GF Value™: €7.99 vs. price of €4.16 (47.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:R29 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Gulf Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges GURE:USA
Address Level 11, Vegetable Building, Industrial Park of the East Shouguang City, Shandong, Shouguang, CHN, 262700
Gulf Resources Inc is a holding company engaged in the manufacture and trade of bromine and crude salt, and natural gas; manufactures and sells chemical products used in oil and gas field exploration, oil and gas distribution, oil field drilling, wastewater processing, papermaking chemical agents and inorganic chemicals, and manufactures and sells materials for human and animal antibiotics. It operates in four segments: Bromine, Crude Salt, Chemical Products and Natural Gas. It derives maximum revenue from the Bromine segment which is commonly used in brominated flame retardants, fumigants, water purification compounds, dyes, medicines and disinfectants.
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