GSV (GSVI) ROCE %: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2009)

What is GSV ROCE %?

GSV GSVI -99.50% ROCE % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2009.

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. GSV's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 was 0.00%.

GSV (OTCPK:GSVI) 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.

GSV ROCE % Related Terms

GSV ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GSV's ROCE % can be seen below:

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GSV ROCE % Chart

GSV Annual Data

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-23.34

-4.62

-4.94

10.50

20.99

GSV Quarterly Data
	Jun04	Sep04	Dec04	Mar05	Jun05	Sep05	Dec05	Mar06	Jun06	Sep06	Dec06	Mar07	Jun07	Sep07	Dec07	Mar08	Jun08	Sep08	Dec08	Mar09
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GSV ROCE % Calculation

GSV's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2008 )		(A: Dec. 2007 )		(A: Dec. 2008 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2008 )		(A: Dec. 2007 )		(A: Dec. 2008 )
	=	0.18	/	( ( (2.981 - 0.884)	+	(0.39 - 0.772) )	/ 2 )
	=	0.18	/	( (2.097	+	-0.382)	/ 2 )
	=	0.18	/	0.8575
	=	20.99 %

GSV's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2009 )		(Q: Dec. 2008 )		(Q: Mar. 2009 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2009 )		(Q: Dec. 2008 )		(Q: Mar. 2009 )
	=	-0.26	/	( ( (0.39 - 0.772)	+	(0.276 - 0.733) )	/ 2 )
	=	-0.26	/	( ( -0.382	+	-0.457 )	/ 2 )
	=	-0.26	/	-0.4195
	=	0 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2009) EBIT data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →

What does a ROCE % of 0.00% mean?

GSV (GSVI) has a ROCE % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2009.

Is GSV's ROCE % too high?

GSV's current ROCE % is 0.00%.

How does GSV's ROCE % compare to VTGDF and PESX?

GSV's ROCE % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.79. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for an Oil & Gas company?

The median ROCE % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.79, based on 977 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median ROCE % is 6.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GSV'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 GSV stock overvalued right now?

GSV (GSVI) 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 GSV (GSVI), the current ROCE % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2009. 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.

GSV Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

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GSV Inc is engaged in managing investments in oil and gas wells. The company is currently seeking additional related opportunities.