LOCL (Local Bounti) ROCE %: -8.80% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LOCL Local Bounti Corp LOCL
56 GF Score
Price $1.08
GF Value $1.95
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Local Bounti ROCE %?

Local Bounti LOCL +1.89% 56 ROCE % is -8.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LOCL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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. Local Bounti's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.80%.

Local Bounti  (NYSE:LOCL) 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.

Local Bounti ROCE % Related Terms

Local Bounti ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Local Bounti'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.

Local Bounti ROCE % Chart

Local Bounti Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -74.56 -49.46 -32.47 -16.88 -16.23

Local Bounti Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -18.84 -16.27 -21.58 -4.54 -8.80
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Local Bounti ROCE % Calculation

Local Bounti'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 )
=-62.212/( ( (428.035 - 55.436) + (410.493 - 16.31) )/ 2 )
=-62.212/( (372.599+394.183)/ 2 )
=-62.212/383.391
=-16.23 %

Local Bounti'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 )
=-34.736/( ( (410.493 - 16.31) + (414.168 - 18.665) )/ 2 )
=-34.736/( ( 394.183 + 395.503 )/ 2 )
=-34.736/394.843
=-8.80 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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 -8.80% mean?
Local Bounti (LOCL) has a ROCE % of -8.80% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Local Bounti's ROCE % too high?
Local Bounti's current ROCE % is -8.80%. Overall, Local Bounti has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Local Bounti's ROCE % compare to ESGH and SDOT?
Local Bounti's ROCE % of -8.80% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.88. 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 8.88, based on 1,944 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 8.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Local Bounti's current ROCE % is -8.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Local Bounti stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Local Bounti (LOCL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.95, compared to a current price of $1.08 — trading 44.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -8.80%. Local Bounti's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Local Bounti (LOCL), the current ROCE % is -8.80% 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 Local Bounti (LOCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Local Bounti stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.08 is trading 44.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.95. GuruFocus considers Local Bounti to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LOCL:

  • ROCE %: -8.80%
  • GF Value™: $1.95 vs. price of $1.08 (44.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Local Bounti Business Description

Address 490 Foley Lane, Hamilton, MT, USA, 59840
Local Bounti Corp is a controlled environment agriculture company. The business model is based on building local facilities, operated by local teams, to deliver fresh and quality produce to local communities while maintaining a limited carbon footprint. Using proprietary technology to grow leafy greens and herbs in smart greenhouses with a cultivation process that uses less water and land than conventional agriculture, free from herbicides or pesticides. The products of the company include living lettuce, leafy greens, herbs, and others.
56GF Score

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