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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. Wolverine World Wide's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.49%.
Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) 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.
* 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.
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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.
Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) has a ROCE % of 11.49% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Wolverine World Wide's ROCE % too high?
Wolverine World Wide's current ROCE % is 11.49%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROCE % is 6.13. Wolverine World Wide's value of 11.49% is 87.4% above this industry median. Overall, Wolverine World Wide has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wolverine World Wide's ROCE % compare to WEYS and DBI?
Wolverine World Wide's ROCE % of 11.49% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.13. Wolverine World Wide's value of 11.49% is 87.4% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROCE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 6.13, based on 1,039 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. Wolverine World Wide's current ROCE % of 11.49% is 87.4% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROCE % is 6.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wolverine World Wide's current ROCE % is 11.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wolverine World Wide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.87, compared to a current price of €15.80 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 11.49% and 87.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 6.13. Wolverine World Wide's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4), the current ROCE % is 11.49% 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 Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolverine World Wide stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.80 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.87.
GuruFocus considers Wolverine World Wide to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WW4:
ROCE %: 11.49%
GF Value™: €12.87 vs. price of €15.80 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WW4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wolverine World Wide Inc is engaged in designing, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, licensing, and distributing branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company's segment includes Active Group; and Work Group. It generates maximum revenue from the Active Group segment. Active Group segment consists of Merrell footwear and apparel, Saucony footwear and apparel, Sweaty Betty activewear, and Chaco footwear. Geographically, the company operates in United States; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Asia Pacific; Canada; and Latin America.
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