SMT Scharf AG (LTS:0FWF) ROCE %: -0.82% (As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0FWF SMT Scharf AG LTS:0FWF
78 GF Score
Price €7.00
GF Value €7.66
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What is SMT Scharf AG ROCE %?

SMT Scharf AG LTS:0FWF 78 ROCE % is -0.82% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0FWF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.66. The stock has 3 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. SMT Scharf AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.82%.

SMT Scharf AG  (LTS:0FWF) 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.

SMT Scharf AG ROCE % Related Terms

SMT Scharf AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SMT Scharf AG'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.

SMT Scharf AG ROCE % Chart

SMT Scharf AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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SMT Scharf AG 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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SMT Scharf AG ROCE % Calculation

SMT Scharf AG'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 )
=4.379/( ( (179.74 - 53.369) + (155.339 - 36.534) )/ 2 )
=4.379/( (126.371+118.805)/ 2 )
=4.379/122.588
=3.57 %

SMT Scharf AG'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 )
=-0.98/( ( (155.339 - 36.534) + (154.524 - 35.323) )/ 2 )
=-0.98/( ( 118.805 + 119.201 )/ 2 )
=-0.98/119.003
=-0.82 %

(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 -0.82% mean?
SMT Scharf AG (LTS:0FWF) has a ROCE % of -0.82% as of Mar. 2026.
Is SMT Scharf AG's ROCE % too high?
SMT Scharf AG's current ROCE % is -0.82%. Overall, SMT Scharf AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMT Scharf AG's ROCE % compare to UNP and CSX?
SMT Scharf AG's ROCE % of -0.82% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.74. 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 Transportation company?
The median ROCE % among Transportation companies is 7.74, based on 997 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 Transportation industry, the median ROCE % is 7.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMT Scharf AG's current ROCE % is -0.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMT Scharf AG stock overvalued right now?
SMT Scharf AG (LTS:0FWF) has a current ROCE % of -0.82%. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.66, compared to a current price of €7.00 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -0.82%. SMT Scharf AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 SMT Scharf AG (LTS:0FWF), the current ROCE % is -0.82% 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 SMT Scharf AG (LTS:0FWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMT Scharf AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.00 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.66.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0FWF:

  • ROCE %: -0.82%
  • GF Value™: €7.66 vs. price of €7.00 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

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

SMT Scharf AG Business Description

Other Exchanges S188:Germany
Address Romerstrasse 104, Hamm, DEU, 59075
SMT Scharf AG develops, manufactures, and services transportation equipment and logistics systems for underground mining and tunnel construction. The company provides underground transport solutions, including diesel and battery-powered rail-bound systems for heavy load transport, chairlifts for mining use, rail-bound fresh air and cable management systems, and rubber-tired vehicles. It segments are coal mining, mineral mining, tunnel logistics, and other industries, with coal mining generating the majority of its revenue. The coal mining segment includes the sale of rail-bound railway systems and chairlifts for underground mining. Transport equipment and logistics systems are deployed in hard coal mines around the world and feature sophisticated explosion protection.
78GF Score

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