LBPWQ (4d pharma) ROCE %: -192.14% (As of Dec. 2021)

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What is 4d pharma ROCE %?

4d pharma LBPWQ 34 ROCE % is -192.14% as of Dec. 2021. GuruFocus rates LBPWQ with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 9 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. 4d pharma's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2021 was -192.14%.

4d pharma  (OTCPK:LBPWQ) 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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4d pharma ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 4d pharma'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.

4d pharma ROCE % Chart

4d pharma Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -30.81 -41.28 -83.27 -110.72 -168.88

4d pharma Semi-Annual Data
Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21
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 -101.04 -102.51 -96.96 -105.33 -192.14
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4d pharma ROCE % Calculation

4d pharma's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2021 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2021 )  (A: Dec. 2020 )(A: Dec. 2021 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2021 )  (A: Dec. 2020 )(A: Dec. 2021 )
=-75.605/( ( (47.609 - 8.672) + (57.101 - 6.503) )/ 2 )
=-75.605/( (38.937+50.598)/ 2 )
=-75.605/44.7675
=-168.88 %

4d pharma's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2021 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2021 )  (Q: Jun. 2021 )(Q: Dec. 2021 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2021 )  (Q: Jun. 2021 )(Q: Dec. 2021 )
=-103.328/( ( (66.826 - 9.868) + (57.101 - 6.503) )/ 2 )
=-103.328/( ( 56.958 + 50.598 )/ 2 )
=-103.328/53.778
=-192.14 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2021) 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 -192.14% mean?
4d pharma (LBPWQ) has a ROCE % of -192.14% as of Dec. 2021.
Is 4d pharma's ROCE % too high?
4d pharma's current ROCE % is -192.14%. Overall, 4d pharma has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 4d pharma's ROCE % compare to REGN and VRTX?
4d pharma's ROCE % of -192.14% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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. 4d pharma's current ROCE % is -192.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 4d pharma stock overvalued right now?
4d pharma (LBPWQ) has a current ROCE % of -192.14%. The current ROCE % is -192.14%. 4d pharma's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 9 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 4d pharma (LBPWQ), the current ROCE % is -192.14% as of Dec. 2021. 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.

4d pharma Business Description

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4d pharma PLC and its subsidiaries are in the business of research and development and production of live biotherapeutic products. The company develops biotherapeutic products for diseases such as cancer, asthma, autism, and autoimmune conditions such as arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Its developing science includes Live biotherapeutics, Microbiome, MicroRx, MicroDx, and others.
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