Kontoor Brands (LTS:0A1X) ROCE %: 17.88% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0A1X Kontoor Brands Inc LTS:0A1X
79 GF Score
Price €13.65
GF Value €11.90
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What is Kontoor Brands ROCE %?

Kontoor Brands LTS:0A1X 79 ROCE % is 17.88% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0A1X with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.90. The stock has 5 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. Kontoor Brands's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.88%.

Kontoor Brands  (LTS:0A1X) 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.

Kontoor Brands ROCE % Related Terms

Kontoor Brands ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kontoor Brands'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.

Kontoor Brands ROCE % Chart

Kontoor Brands Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Kontoor Brands Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Kontoor Brands ROCE % Calculation

Kontoor Brands'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 )
=303.531/( ( (1576.265 - 376.179) + (2205.602 - 506.957) )/ 2 )
=303.531/( (1200.086+1698.645)/ 2 )
=303.531/1449.3655
=20.94 %

Kontoor Brands'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 )
=310.316/( ( (2205.602 - 506.957) + (2292.315 - 519.879) )/ 2 )
=310.316/( ( 1698.645 + 1772.436 )/ 2 )
=310.316/1735.5405
=17.88 %

(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 17.88% mean?
Kontoor Brands (LTS:0A1X) has a ROCE % of 17.88% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kontoor Brands' ROCE % too high?
Kontoor Brands' current ROCE % is 17.88%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROCE % is 6.13. Kontoor Brands' value of 17.88% is 191.7% above this industry median. Overall, Kontoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kontoor Brands' ROCE % compare to ZGN and PVH?
Kontoor Brands' ROCE % of 17.88% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.13. Kontoor Brands' value of 17.88% is 191.7% above this benchmark. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROCE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 6.13, based on 1,039 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. Kontoor Brands's current ROCE % of 17.88% is 191.7% above the industry median. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROCE % is 6.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kontoor Brands's current ROCE % is 17.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kontoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Kontoor Brands (LTS:0A1X) has a current ROCE % of 17.88%. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.90, compared to a current price of €13.65 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 17.88% and 191.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 6.13. Kontoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Kontoor Brands (LTS:0A1X), the current ROCE % is 17.88% 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 Kontoor Brands (LTS:0A1X) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.65 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.90.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0A1X:

  • ROCE %: 17.88%
  • GF Value™: €11.90 vs. price of €13.65 (14.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 191.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0A1X stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kontoor Brands Business Description

Other Exchanges KTB:USA3KO:Germany
Address 400 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC, USA, 27401
Kontoor Brands Inc is a lifestyle apparel company. It designs, manufactures, procures, sells, and licenses apparel, footwear, and accessories, mainly under the brand names Wrangler, Lee, Helly Hansen, and a few other brands. The company also licenses the use of its brands in certain regions. Its products are sold through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels in the United States (its key revenue-generating market) and internationally, mainly in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Non-U.S. Americas regions. The company's three reportable segments are Wrangler, Lee, and Helly Hansen. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Wrangler segment, which offers denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories through Wrangler and various sub-brands.
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