Keras Resources (LSE:KRS) ROCE %: -9.04% (As of Jun. 2025)

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What is Keras Resources ROCE %?

Keras Resources LSE:KRS ROCE % is -9.04% as of Jun. 2025. 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. Keras Resources's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -9.04%.

Keras Resources  (LSE:KRS) 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.

Keras Resources ROCE % Related Terms

Keras Resources ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Keras Resources'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.

Keras Resources ROCE % Chart

Keras Resources Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.94 -17.33 -17.21 -7.24 -12.61

Keras Resources Semi-Annual Data
Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 -6.24 -7.87 -16.00 -7.50 -9.04

Keras Resources ROCE % Calculation

Keras Resources's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=-0.546/( ( (4.727 - 1.013) + (6.153 - 1.205) )/ 2 )
=-0.546/( (3.714+4.948)/ 2 )
=-0.546/4.331
=-12.61 %

Keras Resources's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-0.452/( ( (6.153 - 1.205) + (5.732 - 0.68) )/ 2 )
=-0.452/( ( 4.948 + 5.052 )/ 2 )
=-0.452/5
=-9.04 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2025) 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 -9.04% mean?
Keras Resources (LSE:KRS) has a ROCE % of -9.04% as of Jun. 2025.
Is Keras Resources' ROCE % too high?
Keras Resources' current ROCE % is -9.04%.
How does Keras Resources' ROCE % compare to competitors?
Keras Resources' ROCE % of -9.04% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Metals & Mining 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. Keras Resources's current ROCE % is -9.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keras Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keras Resources (LSE:KRS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.04, compared to a current price of £0.01 — trading 65% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -9.04%. 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 Keras Resources (LSE:KRS), the current ROCE % is -9.04% as of Jun. 2025. 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.

Keras Resources Business Description

Address Downside Bridge Road, Coveham House, Cobham, Surrey, GBR, KT11 3EP
Keras Resources PLC is engaged in exploration and mining. The company is principally engaged in the business of manganese and cobalt exploration and development in West Africa. The company's main projects are the Nayega manganese project, the Diamond Creek Phosphate mine, and the Carbon Market. The operation produces a variety of organic phosphate products directly for the United States fertilizer market. The operating segments of the company are Maganese, Phosphate, and others. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.