Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) ROCE %: -11.73% (As of Dec. 2025)

What is Brimstone Investment ROCE %?

Brimstone Investment JSE:BRN +10.48% 37 ROCE % is -11.73% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:BRN with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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. Brimstone Investment's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -11.73%.

Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) 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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Brimstone Investment ROCE % Historical Data

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Brimstone Investment Annual Data

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12.17

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-0.18

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Brimstone Investment Semi-Annual Data
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Brimstone Investment ROCE % Calculation

Brimstone Investment'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 )
	=	0.693	/	( ( (5282.541 - 232.075)	+	(4495.572 - 147.495) )	/ 2 )
	=	0.693	/	( (5050.466	+	4348.077)	/ 2 )
	=	0.693	/	4699.2715
	=	0.01 %

Brimstone Investment's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Jun. 2025 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Jun. 2025 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-568.004	/	( ( (5614.419 - 277.18)	+	(4495.572 - 147.495) )	/ 2 )
	=	-568.004	/	( ( 5337.239	+	4348.077 )	/ 2 )
	=	-568.004	/	4842.658
	=	-11.73 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of -11.73% mean?

Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) has a ROCE % of -11.73% as of Dec. 2025.

Is Brimstone Investment's ROCE % too high?

Brimstone Investment's current ROCE % is -11.73%. Overall, Brimstone Investment has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Brimstone Investment's ROCE % compare to KHC and GIS?

Brimstone Investment's ROCE % of -11.73% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.73. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?

The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.73, based on 1,935 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brimstone Investment's current ROCE % is -11.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Brimstone Investment stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.39, compared to a current price of R5.80 — trading 1387.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -11.73%. Brimstone Investment's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 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 Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN), the current ROCE % is -11.73% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R5.80 is trading 1387.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.39. GuruFocus considers Brimstone Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BRN:

ROCE %: -11.73%
GF Value™: R0.39 vs. price of R5.80 (1387.2% above fair value)
GF Score™: 37/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Brimstone Investment Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies JSE:LBR JSE:RBO XSWX:NESN XPAR:BN BOG:NUTRESA TSE:2802 NSE:NESTLEIND SHSE:603288 KHC SHSE:600887 GIS SZSE:300999 LSE:ABF SGX:F34 DUB:KRZ HRL MEX:BIMBOA HKSE:00288 MKC TPE:1216

Other Exchanges BRT:South Africa

Address 1 Mariendahl Lane, Boundary Terraces, 1st Floor, Slade House, PO Box 44580, Newlands, GT, ZAF, 7700

Website https://www.brimstone.co.za

Brimstone Investment Corp Ltd is an investment holding company. The company invests in various sectors, including food, financial services, healthcare, clothing, and others. The primary business segments of the Group are Food and Investments. The company generates maximum revenue from the Investment segment. Geographically, the company operates in South Africa, which derives maximum revenue; Australia; Europe; and Other Markets.

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