GLBB (Global Quest) ROCE %: 0.00% (As of Jan. 2017)

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What is Global Quest ROCE %?

Global Quest GLBB -99.00% ROCE % is 0.00% as of Jan. 2017.

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. Global Quest's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2017 was 0.00%.

Global Quest  (OTCPK:GLBB) 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.

Global Quest ROCE % Related Terms

Global Quest ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Quest'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.

Global Quest ROCE % Chart

Global Quest Annual Data
Trend Apr15 Apr16
ROCE %
0.00 -541.18

Global Quest Quarterly Data
Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Jan16 Apr16 Jul16 Oct16 Jan17
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial -266.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Global Quest ROCE % Calculation

Global Quest's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2016 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Apr. 2016 )  (A: Apr. 2015 )(A: Apr. 2016 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Apr. 2016 )  (A: Apr. 2015 )(A: Apr. 2016 )
=-0.046/( ( (0.033 - 0.001) + (0.014 - 0.029) )/ 2 )
=-0.046/( (0.032+-0.015)/ 2 )
=-0.046/0.0085
=-541.18 %

Global Quest's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2017 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2017 )  (Q: Oct. 2016 )(Q: Jan. 2017 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2017 )  (Q: Oct. 2016 )(Q: Jan. 2017 )
=-0.012/( ( (0.008 - 0.031) + (0.005 - 0.03) )/ 2 )
=-0.012/( ( -0.023 + -0.025 )/ 2 )
=-0.012/-0.024
=0 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 2017) 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 0.00% mean?
Global Quest (GLBB) has a ROCE % of 0.00% as of Jan. 2017.
Is Global Quest's ROCE % too high?
Global Quest's current ROCE % is 0.00%.
How does Global Quest's ROCE % compare to FWLAF and CHWE?
Global Quest's ROCE % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Diversified Financial Services 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. Global Quest's current ROCE % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Quest stock overvalued right now?
Global Quest (GLBB) has a current ROCE % of 0.00%. The current ROCE % is 0.00%. 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 Global Quest (GLBB), the current ROCE % is 0.00% as of Jan. 2017. 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.

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