Softing AG (FRA:SYT) ROCE %: -5.58% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:SYT Softing AG FRA:SYT
65 GF Score
Price €2.59
GF Value €3.98
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Softing AG ROCE %?

Softing AG FRA:SYT -3.00% 65 ROCE % is -5.58% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SYT with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.98 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Softing AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.58%.

Softing AG  (FRA:SYT) 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.

Softing AG ROCE % Related Terms

Softing AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Softing 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.

Softing AG ROCE % Chart

Softing AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.76 -0.18 -3.24 0.30 -7.28

Softing AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -6.81 -2.10 -8.16 -12.78 -5.58
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Softing AG ROCE % Calculation

Softing AG'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 )
=-5.394/( ( (114.885 - 33.581) + (97.709 - 30.781) )/ 2 )
=-5.394/( (81.304+66.928)/ 2 )
=-5.394/74.116
=-7.28 %

Softing AG'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 )
=-3.708/( ( (97.709 - 30.781) + (98.347 - 32.468) )/ 2 )
=-3.708/( ( 66.928 + 65.879 )/ 2 )
=-3.708/66.4035
=-5.58 %

(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 -5.58% mean?
Softing AG (FRA:SYT) has a ROCE % of -5.58% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Softing AG's ROCE % too high?
Softing AG's current ROCE % is -5.58%. Overall, Softing AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softing AG's ROCE % compare to IBM and ACN?
Softing AG's ROCE % of -5.58% 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. Softing AG's current ROCE % is -5.58%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Softing AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softing AG (FRA:SYT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.98, compared to a current price of €2.59 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -5.58%. Softing AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Softing AG (FRA:SYT), the current ROCE % is -5.58% 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 Softing AG (FRA:SYT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softing AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.59 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.98. GuruFocus considers Softing AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SYT:

  • ROCE %: -5.58%
  • GF Value™: €3.98 vs. price of €2.59 (34.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Softing AG Business Description

Other Exchanges SYT:Germany
Address Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6, Haar, BY, DEU, 85540
Softing AG is engaged in developing software, hardware, and system solutions. The business operates in segments namely, Industrial, Automotive, and IT Networks. The Industrial segment which derives the majority of revenue engages in the provision of industrial communications solutions and products for the manufacturing and process industry. The Automotive segment stands for key technologies in automotive electronics as well as such closely related areas in electronics as the commercial vehicle or agricultural machinery industry. The IT Networks segment is engaged in testing, qualifying, and certifying cabling in IT systems. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the USA.
65GF Score

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