FRPT (Freshpet) ROCE %: 16.05% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Freshpet ROCE %?

Freshpet FRPT -1.22% 74 ROCE % is 16.05% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRPT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $103.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 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. Freshpet's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.05%.

Freshpet (NAS:FRPT) 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.

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Freshpet ROCE % Historical Data

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Freshpet ROCE % Calculation

Freshpet'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 )
	=	84.893	/	( ( (1574.878 - 98.869)	+	(1777.775 - 78.595) )	/ 2 )
	=	84.893	/	( (1476.009	+	1699.18)	/ 2 )
	=	84.893	/	1587.5945
	=	5.35 %

Freshpet'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 )
	=	276.908	/	( ( (1777.775 - 78.595)	+	(1839.179 - 87.649) )	/ 2 )
	=	276.908	/	( ( 1699.18	+	1751.53 )	/ 2 )
	=	276.908	/	1725.355
	=	16.05 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 16.05% mean?

Freshpet (FRPT) has a ROCE % of 16.05% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Freshpet's ROCE % too high?

Freshpet's current ROCE % is 16.05%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Freshpet's value of 16.05% is 82.9% above this industry median. Overall, Freshpet has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Freshpet's ROCE % compare to CENT and MZTI?

Freshpet's ROCE % of 16.05% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Freshpet's value of 16.05% is 82.9% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?

The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.78, based on 1,938 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. Freshpet's current ROCE % of 16.05% is 82.9% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Freshpet's current ROCE % is 16.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Freshpet stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freshpet (FRPT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $103.46, compared to a current price of $52.75 — trading 49% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 16.05% and 82.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.78. Freshpet's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Freshpet (FRPT), the current ROCE % is 16.05% 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 Freshpet (FRPT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freshpet stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $52.75 is trading 49% below its estimated GF Value™ of $103.46. GuruFocus considers Freshpet to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRPT:

ROCE %: 16.05%
GF Value™: $103.46 vs. price of $52.75 (49% below fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 82.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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

Freshpet Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

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Website https://www.freshpet.com

Freshpet produces and sells premium fresh pet food through its company-owned refrigerators placed in grocery, mass and club, pet specialty, and natural stores. Freshpet primarily targets dogs (likely representing well north of 90% of sales), with cats and treats nascent contributors. Geographically, the company's home US market, where all its food is produced, accounts for nearly all of sales, with exports to Canada, the United Kingdom, and other European countries being very small contributors.

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