LMSC (Live Microsystems) ROCE %: -19.32% (As of Mar. 2015)


What is Live Microsystems ROCE %?

Live Microsystems LMSC ROCE % is -19.32% as of Mar. 2015.

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. Live Microsystems's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 was -19.32%.

Live Microsystems  (OTCPK:LMSC) 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.

Live Microsystems ROCE % Related Terms

Live Microsystems ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Live Microsystems'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.

Live Microsystems ROCE % Chart

Live Microsystems Annual Data
Trend Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -17.30 -184.70 -95.57 0.00 23.21

Live Microsystems Quarterly Data
Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Mar15
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 55.63 -16.56 -60.34 59.37 -19.32

Live Microsystems ROCE % Calculation

Live Microsystems's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2013 )  (A: Dec. 2012 )(A: Dec. 2013 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2013 )  (A: Dec. 2012 )(A: Dec. 2013 )
=0.792/( ( (12.148 - 14.613) + (14.672 - 5.381) )/ 2 )
=0.792/( (-2.465+9.291)/ 2 )
=0.792/3.413
=23.21 %

Live Microsystems's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2015 )  (Q: Sep. 2014 )(Q: Mar. 2015 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2015 )  (Q: Sep. 2014 )(Q: Mar. 2015 )
=-2.42/( ( (13.63 - 0.373) + (12.271 - 0.477) )/ 2 )
=-2.42/( ( 13.257 + 11.794 )/ 2 )
=-2.42/12.5255
=-19.32 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2015) 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 -19.32% mean?
Live Microsystems (LMSC) has a ROCE % of -19.32% as of Mar. 2015.
Is Live Microsystems' ROCE % too high?
Live Microsystems' current ROCE % is -19.32%.
How does Live Microsystems' ROCE % compare to MFCO and DGDM?
Live Microsystems' ROCE % of -19.32% 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. Live Microsystems's current ROCE % is -19.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Live Microsystems stock overvalued right now?
Live Microsystems (LMSC) has a current ROCE % of -19.32%. The current ROCE % is -19.32%. 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 Live Microsystems (LMSC), the current ROCE % is -19.32% as of Mar. 2015. 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.

Live Microsystems Business Description

Address 1 Broadway, 14th Floor, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02142
Live Microsystems Inc is a United States-based mobile internet powerhouses for network operators, consumer device manufacturers, brands and media companies entering the mobile market.