Zambia Metal Fabricators (LUS:ZMFA) ROCE %: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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LUS:ZMFA Zambia Metal Fabricators Ltd LUS:ZMFA
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What is Zambia Metal Fabricators ROCE %?

Zambia Metal Fabricators LUS:ZMFA 40 ROCE % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:ZMFA with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Zambia Metal Fabricators's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00%.

Zambia Metal Fabricators  (LUS:ZMFA) 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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Zambia Metal Fabricators ROCE % Historical Data

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Zambia Metal Fabricators ROCE % Calculation

Zambia Metal Fabricators'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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Zambia Metal Fabricators'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?
Zambia Metal Fabricators (LUS:ZMFA) has a ROCE % of 0.00% as of . 20.
Is Zambia Metal Fabricators' ROCE % too high?
Zambia Metal Fabricators' current ROCE % is 0.00%. Overall, Zambia Metal Fabricators has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambia Metal Fabricators' ROCE % compare to ?
Zambia Metal Fabricators' ROCE % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.05. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.05, based on 3,026 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 Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zambia Metal Fabricators'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 Zambia Metal Fabricators stock overvalued right now?
Zambia Metal Fabricators (LUS:ZMFA) has a current ROCE % of 0.00%. The current ROCE % is 0.00%. Zambia Metal Fabricators' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Zambia Metal Fabricators (LUS:ZMFA), 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.

Zambia Metal Fabricators Business Description

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Address H. Figov Road, Plot 1400, Luanshya, ZMB
Zambia Metal Fabricators Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of Copper Rod and Copper and Aluminium Electrical Conductors. Its products are Low Voltage Cables (600/1000V), Building Wire, Bare Copper Earth Wire, Flexible Cables and Wires, Aluminum Overhead Conductors, Aerial Bundle Conductors, Copper Rod, and Copper Shapes. It has certification of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SABS Mark, and ZABS Mark. The group operates in the segment of Copper rod and Wires and cables.
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