LCTC (Lifeloc Technologies) ROCE %: -8.40% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Lifeloc Technologies ROCE %?

Lifeloc Technologies LCTC +16.38% 61 ROCE % is -8.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LCTC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.03 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Lifeloc Technologies's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.40%.

Lifeloc Technologies (OTCPK:LCTC) 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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Lifeloc Technologies ROCE % Historical Data

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Lifeloc Technologies Annual Data

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8.92

-6.95

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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-13.34	-18.64	-12.01	-19.94	-8.40

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Lifeloc Technologies ROCE % Calculation

Lifeloc Technologies'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 )
	=	-1.192	/	( ( (8.725 - 0.744)	+	(6.687 - 0.837) )	/ 2 )
	=	-1.192	/	( (7.981	+	5.85)	/ 2 )
	=	-1.192	/	6.9155
	=	-17.24 %

Lifeloc Technologies'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 )
	=	-0.484	/	( ( (6.687 - 0.837)	+	(6.739 - 1.064) )	/ 2 )
	=	-0.484	/	( ( 5.85	+	5.675 )	/ 2 )
	=	-0.484	/	5.7625
	=	-8.40 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of -8.40% mean?

Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) has a ROCE % of -8.40% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Lifeloc Technologies' ROCE % too high?

Lifeloc Technologies' current ROCE % is -8.40%. Overall, Lifeloc Technologies has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Lifeloc Technologies' ROCE % compare to SCND and SOBR?

Lifeloc Technologies' ROCE % of -8.40% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.83. 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 Hardware company?

The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.83, based on 2,445 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 Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifeloc Technologies's current ROCE % is -8.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Lifeloc Technologies stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.03, compared to a current price of $2.70 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -8.40%. Lifeloc Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC), the current ROCE % is -8.40% 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 Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeloc Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.70 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.03. GuruFocus considers Lifeloc Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LCTC:

ROCE %: -8.40%
GF Value™: $3.03 vs. price of $2.70 (10.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

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Lifeloc Technologies Business Description

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Address 12441 West 49th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO, USA, 80033

Website https://www.lifeloc.com

Lifeloc Technologies Inc is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of portable hand-held and fixed station breathalyzers and related accessories, supplies, and education. It offers fuel-cell-based breath alcohol testing equipment and also a line of supplies, accessories, services, and training to support customers' alcohol testing programs. The company operates through one segment. The products of the company include: L series breathalyzers, FC series breathalyzers, Sentinel alcohol system, calibration equipment, impairment goggles, AlcoMark breath testing management software.

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