MCSHF (Metcash) ROCE %: 13.69% (As of Apr. 2026)

What is Metcash ROCE %?

Metcash MCSHF -36.26% 63 ROCE % is 13.69% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.03 (Significantly Undervalued). 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. Metcash's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 13.69%.

Metcash (OTCPK:MCSHF) 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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Metcash ROCE % Historical Data

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15.82

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Metcash Semi-Annual Data
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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															15.15	13.84	13.30	13.84	13.69

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Metcash ROCE % Calculation

Metcash's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Apr. 2026 )		(A: Apr. 2025 )		(A: Apr. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Apr. 2026 )		(A: Apr. 2025 )		(A: Apr. 2026 )
	=	323.121	/	( ( (4334.654 - 2285.912)	+	(4962.057 - 2500.355) )	/ 2 )
	=	323.121	/	( (2048.742	+	2461.702)	/ 2 )
	=	323.121	/	2255.222
	=	14.33 %

Metcash's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Apr. 2026 )		(Q: Oct. 2025 )		(Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Apr. 2026 )		(Q: Oct. 2025 )		(Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	323.262	/	( ( (4704.453 - 2443.287)	+	(4962.057 - 2500.355) )	/ 2 )
	=	323.262	/	( ( 2261.166	+	2461.702 )	/ 2 )
	=	323.262	/	2361.434
	=	13.69 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 13.69% mean?

Metcash (MCSHF) has a ROCE % of 13.69% as of Apr. 2026.

Is Metcash's ROCE % too high?

Metcash's current ROCE % is 13.69%. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROCE % is 8.98. Metcash's value of 13.69% is 52.4% above this industry median. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Metcash's ROCE % compare to SYY and USFD?

Metcash's ROCE % of 13.69% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.98. Metcash's value of 13.69% is 52.4% 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 Retail - Defensive company?

The median ROCE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.98, based on 307 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. Metcash's current ROCE % of 13.69% is 52.4% 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 Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROCE % is 8.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current ROCE % is 13.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.03, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 51.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 13.69% and 52.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.98. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current ROCE % is 13.69% as of Apr. 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 51.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.03. GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MCSHF:

ROCE %: 13.69%
GF Value™: $3.03 vs. price of $1.48 (51.2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 52.4% above the Retail - Defensive median

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

Metcash Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Retail - Defensive

Comparable Companies ASX:HPC SYY USFD PFGC XLIS:JMT LSE:BNZL HKSE:01768 JSE:BID BKK:CPAXT SGX:VC2 CHEF UNFI HAM:B4B ANDE SHSE:600113 SZSE:000061 XKRX:026960 WAR:KER XKRX:005440 TSE:9869

Other Exchanges MG9:Germany MTS:Australia

Address 1 Thomas Holt Drive, Macquarie Park, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2113

Website https://www.metcash.com

Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.

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