Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) ROCE %: 20.56% (As of Nov. 2025)


JSE:HDC Hudaco Industries Ltd JSE:HDC
89 GF Score
Price R188.52
GF Value R189.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
View Full Analysis

What is Hudaco Industries ROCE %?

Hudaco Industries JSE:HDC -3.26% 89 ROCE % is 20.56% as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of R189.20 (Fairly Valued).

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. Hudaco Industries's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 20.56%.

Hudaco Industries  (JSE:HDC) 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.

Hudaco Industries ROCE % Related Terms

Hudaco Industries ROCE % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Hudaco Industries'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.

Hudaco Industries ROCE % Chart

Hudaco Industries Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.52 23.11 20.22 16.39 19.20

Hudaco Industries Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.42 13.59 18.91 16.10 20.56
JSE:HDC
89GF Score
Hudaco Industries Ltd JSE:HDC
ROCE % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Hudaco Industries ROCE % Calculation

Hudaco Industries's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Nov. 2025 )  (A: Nov. 2024 )(A: Nov. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Nov. 2025 )  (A: Nov. 2024 )(A: Nov. 2025 )
=936.062/( ( (6228.174 - 1509.053) + (6727.253 - 1695.274) )/ 2 )
=936.062/( (4719.121+5031.979)/ 2 )
=936.062/4875.55
=19.20 %

Hudaco Industries's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2025 )  (Q: May. 2025 )(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2025 )  (Q: May. 2025 )(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=1064.124/( ( (6908 - 1590) + (6727.253 - 1695.274) )/ 2 )
=1064.124/( ( 5318 + 5031.979 )/ 2 )
=1064.124/5174.9895
=20.56 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) 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 20.56% mean?
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a ROCE % of 20.56% as of Nov. 2025.
Is Hudaco Industries' ROCE % too high?
Hudaco Industries' current ROCE % is 20.56%. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROCE % is 9.41. Hudaco Industries' value of 20.56% is 118.5% above this industry median. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' ROCE % compare to GWW and FAST?
Hudaco Industries' ROCE % of 20.56% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.41. Hudaco Industries' value of 20.56% is 118.5% 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.41, based on 156 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. Hudaco Industries's current ROCE % of 20.56% is 118.5% 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 Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROCE % is 9.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudaco Industries's current ROCE % is 20.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R189.20, compared to a current price of R188.52 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 20.56% and 118.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.41. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current ROCE % is 20.56% as of Nov. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R188.52 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R189.20. GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:

  • ROCE %: 20.56%
  • GF Value™: R189.20 vs. price of R188.52 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100
  • Industry Position: 118.5% above the Industrial Distribution median

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

Hudaco Industries Business Description

Address Emerald Boulevard, Greenstone Hill, Building 9, 1st Floor, Greenstone Hill Office Park, Edenvale, GT, ZAF, 1609
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
89GF Score

Get the complete analysis for JSE:HDC

ROCE % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

R188.52
Price
R189.20
GF Value