WashTec AG (HAM:WSU) ROCE %: 14.06% (As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:WSU WashTec AG HAM:WSU
80 GF Score
Price €38.20
GF Value €41.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is WashTec AG ROCE %?

WashTec AG HAM:WSU -1.55% 80 ROCE % is 14.06% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:WSU with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. WashTec AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.06%.


WashTec AG  (HAM:WSU) 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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WashTec AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WashTec AG'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.

WashTec AG ROCE % Chart

WashTec AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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WashTec AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WashTec AG ROCE % Calculation

WashTec AG'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 )
=49.247/( ( (279.679 - 160.211) + (286.586 - 175.383) )/ 2 )
=49.247/( (119.468+111.203)/ 2 )
=49.247/115.3355
=42.70 %

WashTec AG'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 )
=15.732/( ( (286.586 - 175.383) + (293.253 - 180.745) )/ 2 )
=15.732/( ( 111.203 + 112.508 )/ 2 )
=15.732/111.8555
=14.06 %

(1) Note: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 14.06% mean?
WashTec AG (HAM:WSU) has a ROCE % of 14.06% as of Mar. 2026.
Is WashTec AG's ROCE % too high?
WashTec AG's current ROCE % is 14.06%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.06. WashTec AG's value of 14.06% is 99.2% above this industry median. Overall, WashTec AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WashTec AG's ROCE % compare to GEV and ETN?
WashTec AG's ROCE % of 14.06% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.06. WashTec AG's value of 14.06% is 99.2% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.06, based on 3,026 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. WashTec AG's current ROCE % of 14.06% is 99.2% 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 Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WashTec AG's current ROCE % is 14.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WashTec AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WashTec AG (HAM:WSU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.72, compared to a current price of €38.20 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 14.06% and 99.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 7.06. WashTec AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 WashTec AG (HAM:WSU), the current ROCE % is 14.06% 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 WashTec AG (HAM:WSU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WashTec AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €38.20 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.72. GuruFocus considers WashTec AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:WSU:

  • ROCE %: 14.06%
  • GF Value™: €41.72 vs. price of €38.20 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 99.2% above the Industrial Products median

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


WashTec AG Business Description

Address Argonstrasse 7, Augsburg, DEU, 86153
WashTec AG is a German holding company, which through its subsidiary provides industrial products. The core activity is that of developing car wash products and equipment and is performed by WashTec Cleaning Technology GmbH, which is one of its subsidiaries. The key products of WashTec are manufactured which include portal washing systems, water recovery, washing lines, and consumables such as washing chemicals, wash brushes, moreover spare parts.
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