Knowles (LTS:0JRJ) ROCE %: 5.24% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Knowles ROCE %?

Knowles LTS:0JRJ -6.79% 60 ROCE % is 5.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JRJ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.67 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Knowles's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.24%.

Knowles (LTS:0JRJ) 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.

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Knowles ROCE % Historical Data

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Knowles Annual Data

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8.25

Knowles Quarterly Data
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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1.51	5.97	10.73	15.12	5.24

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Knowles ROCE % Calculation

Knowles'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 )
	=	77	/	( ( (1118.2 - 197.6)	+	(1051.1 - 105.9) )	/ 2 )
	=	77	/	( (920.6	+	945.2)	/ 2 )
	=	77	/	932.9
	=	8.25 %

Knowles'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 )
	=	50	/	( ( (1051.1 - 105.9)	+	(1053.9 - 90.9) )	/ 2 )
	=	50	/	( ( 945.2	+	963 )	/ 2 )
	=	50	/	954.1
	=	5.24 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 5.24% mean?

Knowles (LTS:0JRJ) has a ROCE % of 5.24% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Knowles' ROCE % too high?

Knowles' current ROCE % is 5.24%. The Hardware industry median ROCE % is 5.81. Knowles' value of 5.24% is 9.8% below this industry median. Overall, Knowles has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Knowles' ROCE % compare to BHE and OSIS?

Knowles' ROCE % of 5.24% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.81. Knowles' value of 5.24% is 9.8% below 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 Hardware company?

The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.81, based on 2,449 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. Knowles's current ROCE % of 5.24% is 9.8% below 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 Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowles's current ROCE % is 5.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Knowles stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowles (LTS:0JRJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.67, compared to a current price of $38.56 — trading 70.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 5.24% and 9.8% below the Hardware industry median of 5.81. Knowles' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Knowles (LTS:0JRJ), the current ROCE % is 5.24% 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 Knowles (LTS:0JRJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowles stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.56 is trading 70.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.67. GuruFocus considers Knowles to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JRJ:

ROCE %: 5.24%
GF Value™: $22.67 vs. price of $38.56 (70.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 9.8% below the Hardware median

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Knowles Business Description

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Address 1151 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL, USA, 60143

Website https://www.knowles.com

Knowles Corp is engaged in the manufacturing of micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, high-performance capacitors, and radio frequency filtering products. It operates in two segments; the Precision Devices segment specializes in the design and delivery of high-performance capacitor products and RF solutions; and Medtech & Specialty Audio segment designs and manufactures microphones and balanced armature speakers used in applications. The majority of its revenue comes from the Precision Devices. Geographically, it operates in United States, Asia, Other Americas, Europe and Others, out of which United States generates maximum revenue.

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