Kardemir Celiknayi AS (IST:KARCL) ROCE %: 16.04% (As of Mar. 2026)

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IST:KARCL Kardemir Celik Sanayi AS IST:KARCL
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What is Kardemir Celiknayi AS ROCE %?

Kardemir Celiknayi AS IST:KARCL +5.94% 6 ROCE % is 16.04% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:KARCL with a GF Score™ of 6/100. The stock has 3 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. Kardemir Celiknayi AS's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.04%.

Kardemir Celiknayi AS  (IST:KARCL) 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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Kardemir Celiknayi AS ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kardemir Celiknayi AS'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.

Kardemir Celiknayi AS ROCE % Chart

Kardemir Celiknayi AS Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
10.59 16.08 10.03

Kardemir Celiknayi AS Quarterly Data
Dec23 Dec24 Mar25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % 0.00 0.00 14.85 0.00 16.04
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Kardemir Celiknayi AS ROCE % Calculation

Kardemir Celiknayi AS'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 )
=1652.25/( ( (21956.006 - 7125.287) + (28239.5 - 10123.838) )/ 2 )
=1652.25/( (14830.719+18115.662)/ 2 )
=1652.25/16473.1905
=10.03 %

Kardemir Celiknayi AS'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 )
=3104.344/( ( (28239.5 - 10123.838) + (30870.784 - 10288.516) )/ 2 )
=3104.344/( ( 18115.662 + 20582.268 )/ 2 )
=3104.344/19348.965
=16.04 %

(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 16.04% mean?
Kardemir Celiknayi AS (IST:KARCL) has a ROCE % of 16.04% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kardemir Celiknayi AS's ROCE % too high?
Kardemir Celiknayi AS's current ROCE % is 16.04%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 6.48. Kardemir Celiknayi AS's value of 16.04% is 147.5% above this industry median. Overall, Kardemir Celiknayi AS has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kardemir Celiknayi AS's ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
Kardemir Celiknayi AS's ROCE % of 16.04% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.48. Kardemir Celiknayi AS's value of 16.04% is 147.5% 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 Steel company?
The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 6.48, based on 619 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. Kardemir Celiknayi AS's current ROCE % of 16.04% is 147.5% 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 Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 6.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kardemir Celiknayi AS's current ROCE % is 16.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kardemir Celiknayi AS stock overvalued right now?
Kardemir Celiknayi AS (IST:KARCL) has a current ROCE % of 16.04%. The current ROCE % is 16.04% and 147.5% above the Steel industry median of 6.48. Kardemir Celiknayi AS's overall GF Score™ is 6/100 with 3 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 Kardemir Celiknayi AS (IST:KARCL), the current ROCE % is 16.04% 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.

Kardemir Celiknayi AS Business Description

Address Akcesme Mah, Cigdem Cad. No:1, Merkezefendi, Denizli, TUR
Kardemir Celik Sanayi AS manufactures equal angles, flat bars, square bars, NPU and NPI profiles, T-bars, and round bars in various dimensions and in accordance with international standards. Its products are Billet Iron, Film Rod, and Reinforcement Steel.
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