Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR) ROCE %: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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LUS:ZABR Zambian Breweries PLC LUS:ZABR
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What is Zambian Breweries ROCE %?

Zambian Breweries LUS:ZABR 22 ROCE % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:ZABR with a GF Score™ of 22/100.

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. Zambian Breweries's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00%.

Zambian Breweries  (LUS:ZABR) 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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Zambian Breweries ROCE % Historical Data

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Zambian Breweries ROCE % Calculation

Zambian Breweries's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
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Zambian Breweries's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
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=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
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=/( ( ( - ) + ( - ) )/ )
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(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is one times the annual (. 20) 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 0.00% mean?
Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR) has a ROCE % of 0.00% as of . 20.
Is Zambian Breweries' ROCE % too high?
Zambian Breweries' current ROCE % is 0.00%. Overall, Zambian Breweries has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambian Breweries' ROCE % compare to ?
Zambian Breweries' ROCE % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.65. 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 7.65, based on 207 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 Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median ROCE % is 7.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zambian Breweries's current ROCE % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambian Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR) has a current ROCE % of 0.00%. The current ROCE % is 0.00%. Zambian Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR), the current ROCE % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.

Zambian Breweries Business Description

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Address Mungwi Road, Heavy Industrial Area, PO Box 31293, Plot No. 6438, Lusaka, ZMB
Zambian Breweries PLC is engaged in the production and distribution of clear beer and soft drinks. The company sells its products under the brand names of alcoholic beverages, such as Mosi Light, Castle, Castle Lite, Carling Black Label and Eagle Lagers. Zambian Breweries also distributes a range of imported products including Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, Flying Fish and Brutal Fruit.
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