GYST (The Graystone Co) ROCE %: 0.00% (As of Sep. 2013)

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What is The Graystone Co ROCE %?

The Graystone Co GYST -0.22% ROCE % is 0.00% as of Sep. 2013.

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. The Graystone Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was 0.00%.

The Graystone Co  (OTCPK:GYST) 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.

The Graystone Co ROCE % Related Terms

The Graystone Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Graystone Co'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.

The Graystone Co ROCE % Chart

The Graystone Co Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
ROCE %
88.89 -897.71 0.00

The Graystone Co Quarterly Data
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The Graystone Co ROCE % Calculation

The Graystone Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2012 )  (A: Dec. 2011 )(A: Dec. 2012 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2012 )  (A: Dec. 2011 )(A: Dec. 2012 )
=-3.575/( ( (0.452 - 0.025) + (0.136 - 0.582) )/ 2 )
=-3.575/( (0.427+-0.446)/ 2 )
=-3.575/-0.0095
=37,631.58 %

The Graystone Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2013 )  (Q: Jun. 2013 )(Q: Sep. 2013 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2013 )  (Q: Jun. 2013 )(Q: Sep. 2013 )
=-69.92/( ( (0.148 - 0.76) + (0.202 - 0.833) )/ 2 )
=-69.92/( ( -0.612 + -0.631 )/ 2 )
=-69.92/-0.6215
=0 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2013) 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?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a ROCE % of 0.00% as of Sep. 2013.
Is The Graystone Co's ROCE % too high?
The Graystone Co's current ROCE % is 0.00%.
How does The Graystone Co's ROCE % compare to DWSGF and AUXRF?
The Graystone Co's ROCE % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median ROCE % is 2.81. 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 Banks company?
The median ROCE % among Banks companies is 2.81, based on 47 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 Banks industry, the median ROCE % is 2.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Graystone Co'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 The Graystone Co stock overvalued right now?
The Graystone Co (GYST) 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 The Graystone Co (GYST), the current ROCE % is 0.00% as of Sep. 2013. 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.

The Graystone Co Business Description

Address 150 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL, USA, 33324
The Graystone Co Inc is a mortgage broker and lender. It is a mortgage brokerage firm that specializes in connecting clients with the ideal mortgage options tailored to their financial circumstances and goals. The company caters to various categories of customers from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, providing personalized guidance and support throughout the entire mortgage process.