Highway Capital (LSE:HWC) ROCE %: 0.00% (As of Feb. 2023)


What is Highway Capital ROCE %?

Highway Capital LSE:HWC ROCE % is 0.00% as of Feb. 2023.

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. Highway Capital's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2023 was 0.00%.

Highway Capital  (LSE:HWC) 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.

Highway Capital ROCE % Related Terms

Highway Capital ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Highway Capital'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.

Highway Capital ROCE % Chart

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Highway Capital ROCE % Calculation

Highway Capital's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2023 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2023 )  (A: Feb. 2022 )(A: Feb. 2023 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Feb. 2023 )  (A: Feb. 2022 )(A: Feb. 2023 )
=-0.43/( ( (0.032 - 1.701) + (0.009 - 1.376) )/ 2 )
=-0.43/( (-1.669+-1.367)/ 2 )
=-0.43/-1.518
=28.33 %

Highway Capital's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2023 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2023 )  (Q: Aug. 2022 )(Q: Feb. 2023 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2023 )  (Q: Aug. 2022 )(Q: Feb. 2023 )
=-0.374/( ( (0.008 - 1.92) + (0.009 - 1.376) )/ 2 )
=-0.374/( ( -1.912 + -1.367 )/ 2 )
=-0.374/-1.6395
=0 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2023) 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 0.00% mean?
Highway Capital (LSE:HWC) has a ROCE % of 0.00% as of Feb. 2023.
Is Highway Capital's ROCE % too high?
Highway Capital's current ROCE % is 0.00%.
How does Highway Capital's ROCE % compare to HON and MMM?
Highway Capital's ROCE % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.90. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median ROCE % among Conglomerates companies is 6.90, based on 556 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 Conglomerates industry, the median ROCE % is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highway Capital's current ROCE % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highway Capital stock overvalued right now?
Highway Capital (LSE:HWC) has a current ROCE % of 0.00%. The current ROCE % is 0.00%. 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 Highway Capital (LSE:HWC), the current ROCE % is 0.00% as of Feb. 2023. 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.

Highway Capital Business Description

Address Reynolds Road, Eden House, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, GBR, HP9 2FL
Highway Capital PLC is a United Kingdom-based company. The company focuses on investing in or acquiring undervalued companies with either strong asset backing or opportunities, which possess high barriers to entry.