Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM) ROCE %: -46.97% (As of Dec. 2018)

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What is Porta Communications ROCE %?

Porta Communications LSE:PTCM ROCE % is -46.97% as of Dec. 2018. The stock has 4 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. Porta Communications's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was -46.97%.

Porta Communications  (LSE:PTCM) 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.

Porta Communications ROCE % Related Terms

Porta Communications ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Porta Communications'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.

Porta Communications ROCE % Chart

Porta Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.14 -8.71 -24.55 -16.04 -36.88

Porta Communications Semi-Annual Data
Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18
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 -44.14 -6.77 -27.27 -29.30 -46.97

Porta Communications ROCE % Calculation

Porta Communications's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2018 )  (A: Dec. 2017 )(A: Dec. 2018 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2018 )  (A: Dec. 2017 )(A: Dec. 2018 )
=-2.912/( ( (26.397 - 16.098) + (20.567 - 15.076) )/ 2 )
=-2.912/( (10.299+5.491)/ 2 )
=-2.912/7.895
=-36.88 %

Porta Communications's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2018 )  (Q: Jun. 2018 )(Q: Dec. 2018 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2018 )  (Q: Jun. 2018 )(Q: Dec. 2018 )
=-3.154/( ( (24.781 - 16.843) + (20.567 - 15.076) )/ 2 )
=-3.154/( ( 7.938 + 5.491 )/ 2 )
=-3.154/6.7145
=-46.97 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2018) 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 -46.97% mean?
Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM) has a ROCE % of -46.97% as of Dec. 2018.
Is Porta Communications' ROCE % too high?
Porta Communications' current ROCE % is -46.97%.
How does Porta Communications' ROCE % compare to NWCN and ADMG?
Porta Communications' ROCE % of -46.97% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.21. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.21, based on 978 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Porta Communications's current ROCE % is -46.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Porta Communications stock overvalued right now?
Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM) has a current ROCE % of -46.97%. The current ROCE % is -46.97%. 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 Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM), the current ROCE % is -46.97% as of Dec. 2018. 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.

Porta Communications Business Description

Address 50 Basinghall Street, Sky Light City Tower, London, GBR, EC2V 5DE
Porta Communications PLC is communications, marketing, design, advertising and analytical service provider. The company engages its business through three segments: Corporate Communications, Marketing and Advertising, and Head Office. Its operating segments include Corporate Communications and Marketing and Advertising through which it offers public relations, public affairs, media buying, advertising, marketing and corporate branding services. Its Head Office segment offers group treasury, and finance and management services. The majority of the company revenues are generated through the Corporate Communications segment mainly from the Europe and Asia-Pacific region.