4SC AG (FRA:VSC) ROCE %: 25.08% (As of Dec. 2025)


What is 4SC AG ROCE %?

4SC AG FRA:VSC ROCE % is 25.08% as of Dec. 2025. 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. 4SC AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.08%.

4SC AG  (FRA:VSC) 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.

4SC AG ROCE % Related Terms

4SC AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 4SC 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.

4SC AG ROCE % Chart

4SC 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 -27.61 -61.88 -76.66 -226.52 -360.38

4SC AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -75.79 -212.32 -573.00 -739.60 25.08

4SC AG ROCE % Calculation

4SC 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 )
=-3.047/( ( (8.862 - 7.493) + (7.821 - 7.499) )/ 2 )
=-3.047/( (1.369+0.322)/ 2 )
=-3.047/0.8455
=-360.38 %

4SC AG'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: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.078/( ( (8.264 - 7.964) + (7.821 - 7.499) )/ 2 )
=0.078/( ( 0.3 + 0.322 )/ 2 )
=0.078/0.311
=25.08 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (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 25.08% mean?
4SC AG (FRA:VSC) has a ROCE % of 25.08% as of Dec. 2025.
Is 4SC AG's ROCE % too high?
4SC AG's current ROCE % is 25.08%.
How does 4SC AG's ROCE % compare to VRTX and REGN?
4SC AG's ROCE % of 25.08% 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. 4SC AG's current ROCE % is 25.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 4SC AG stock overvalued right now?
4SC AG (FRA:VSC) has a current ROCE % of 25.08%. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.51, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 97.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 25.08%. 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 4SC AG (FRA:VSC), the current ROCE % is 25.08% 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.

4SC AG Business Description

Address Fraunhoferstrasse 22, Planegg-Martinsried, DEU, 82152
4SC AG is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing small-molecule drugs that can target key indications in cancer with high unmet medical needs. Its pipeline is protected by a comprehensive portfolio of patents and currently comprises two drug candidates in clinical development resminostat and Domatinostat. The geographic area of the company is Germany, the EU, and Other countries, and the majority of the revenue comes from Other Countries.