Damm (LTS:0OMH) ROCE %: 17.51% (As of Dec. 2014)


What is Damm ROCE %?

Damm LTS:0OMH ROCE % is 17.51% as of Dec. 2014.

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. Damm's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was 17.51%.

Damm  (LTS:0OMH) 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.

Damm ROCE % Related Terms

Damm ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Damm'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.

Damm ROCE % Chart

Damm Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.50 16.89 9.43 7.70 13.25

Damm Semi-Annual Data
Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14
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 10.77 6.21 9.27 8.08 17.51

Damm ROCE % Calculation

Damm's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2014 )  (A: Dec. 2013 )(A: Dec. 2014 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2014 )  (A: Dec. 2013 )(A: Dec. 2014 )
=109.76/( ( (1272.344 - 282.823) + (1214.956 - 547.645) )/ 2 )
=109.76/( (989.521+667.311)/ 2 )
=109.76/828.416
=13.25 %

Damm's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2014 )  (Q: Jun. 2014 )(Q: Dec. 2014 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2014 )  (Q: Jun. 2014 )(Q: Dec. 2014 )
=141.284/( ( (1268.86 - 322.351) + (1214.956 - 547.645) )/ 2 )
=141.284/( ( 946.509 + 667.311 )/ 2 )
=141.284/806.91
=17.51 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2014) 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 17.51% mean?
Damm (LTS:0OMH) has a ROCE % of 17.51% as of Dec. 2014.
Is Damm's ROCE % too high?
Damm's current ROCE % is 17.51%. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median ROCE % is 7.59. Damm's value of 17.51% is 130.9% above this industry median.
How does Damm's ROCE % compare to competitors?
Damm's ROCE % of 17.51% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.59. Damm's value of 17.51% is 130.9% 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median ROCE % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.59, based on 208 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. Damm's current ROCE % of 17.51% is 130.9% 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 Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median ROCE % is 7.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Damm's current ROCE % is 17.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Damm stock overvalued right now?
Damm (LTS:0OMH) has a current ROCE % of 17.51%. The current ROCE % is 17.51% and 130.9% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 7.59. 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 Damm (LTS:0OMH), the current ROCE % is 17.51% as of Dec. 2014. 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.

Damm Business Description

Sociedad Anonima Damm SA is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of beer. It provides beer under the brand names of Estrella Damm, Voll Damm, Xibeca, Free Damm, Damm Lemon, Bock-Damm, etc.