MCHX (Marchex) ROCE %: -17.44% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Marchex ROCE %?

Marchex MCHX +0.68% 56 ROCE % is -17.44% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MCHX with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 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. Marchex's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.44%.

Marchex (NAS:MCHX) 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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Marchex ROCE % Historical Data

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Marchex Annual Data

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-7.55

-16.47

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Marchex ROCE % Calculation

Marchex'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 )
	=	-4.374	/	( ( (43.2 - 9.267)	+	(39.68 - 8.065) )	/ 2 )
	=	-4.374	/	( (33.933	+	31.615)	/ 2 )
	=	-4.374	/	32.774
	=	-13.35 %

Marchex'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 )
	=	-5.404	/	( ( (39.68 - 8.065)	+	(38.546 - 8.187) )	/ 2 )
	=	-5.404	/	( ( 31.615	+	30.359 )	/ 2 )
	=	-5.404	/	30.987
	=	-17.44 %

(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 -17.44% mean?

Marchex (MCHX) has a ROCE % of -17.44% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Marchex's ROCE % too high?

Marchex's current ROCE % is -17.44%. Overall, Marchex has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Marchex's ROCE % compare to TJGC and FLNT?

Marchex's ROCE % of -17.44% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.10. 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 Media - Diversified company?

The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.10, based on 988 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marchex's current ROCE % is -17.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Marchex stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marchex (MCHX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.57, compared to a current price of $1.49 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -17.44%. Marchex's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 2 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 Marchex (MCHX), the current ROCE % is -17.44% 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 Marchex (MCHX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marchex stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.49 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.57. GuruFocus considers Marchex to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MCHX:

ROCE %: -17.44%
GF Value™: $1.57 vs. price of $1.49 (5.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 56/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Marchex Business Description

Industry Communication Services Media - Diversified

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Address 1200 5th Avenue, Suite 1300, Seattle, WA, USA, 98101

Website https://www.marchex.com

Marchex Inc provides AI-based conversational intelligence and analytics solutions that generate insights from customer communications data. The company's products support sales, marketing, and executive teams in analyzing customer interactions across communication channels and informing business decisions. It serves companies operating in business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) markets across multiple industries like automotive, home services, healthcare, real estate, and advertising. The company operates in a single segment: conversational analytics and related solutions. The company generates the majority of revenue from its conversational intelligence product offerings. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from the United States.

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