Carrefour (MEX:CA) ROCE %: 13.56% (As of Dec. 2025)


MEX:CA Carrefour MEX:CA
79 GF Score
Price MXN305.44
GF Value MXN288.15
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What is Carrefour ROCE %?

Carrefour MEX:CA 79 ROCE % is 13.56% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MEX:CA with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN288.15. The stock has 12 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. Carrefour's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.56%.

Carrefour  (MEX:CA) 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.

Carrefour ROCE % Related Terms

Carrefour ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carrefour'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.

Carrefour ROCE % Chart

Carrefour Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.06 8.77 6.39 7.53 7.69

Carrefour Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.16 4.05 11.06 1.91 13.56
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Carrefour ROCE % Calculation

Carrefour'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 )
=48978.034/( ( (1252717.821 - 592760.487) + (1164108.565 - 550164.796) )/ 2 )
=48978.034/( (659957.334+613943.769)/ 2 )
=48978.034/636950.5515
=7.69 %

Carrefour's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=85769.54/( ( (1200008.588 - 548913.529) + (1164108.565 - 550164.796) )/ 2 )
=85769.54/( ( 651095.059 + 613943.769 )/ 2 )
=85769.54/632519.414
=13.56 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 13.56% mean?
Carrefour (MEX:CA) has a ROCE % of 13.56% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Carrefour's ROCE % too high?
Carrefour's current ROCE % is 13.56%. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROCE % is 8.98. Carrefour's value of 13.56% is 51% above this industry median. Overall, Carrefour has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carrefour's ROCE % compare to KR and SFM?
Carrefour's ROCE % of 13.56% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.98. Carrefour's value of 13.56% is 51% 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. Carrefour's current ROCE % of 13.56% is 51% 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. Carrefour's current ROCE % is 13.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carrefour stock overvalued right now?
Carrefour (MEX:CA) has a current ROCE % of 13.56%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN288.15, compared to a current price of MXN305.44 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 13.56% and 51% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.98. Carrefour's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 12 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 Carrefour (MEX:CA), the current ROCE % is 13.56% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Carrefour (MEX:CA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carrefour stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN305.44 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN288.15.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CA:

  • ROCE %: 13.56%
  • GF Value™: MXN288.15 vs. price of MXN305.44 (6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51% above the Retail - Defensive median

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

Carrefour Business Description

Address 93, Avenue de Paris, Massy Cedex, Paris, FRA, 91300
Founded in 1959, Carrefour is a multiformat retailer with operations in over 40 countries. Approximately 75% of sales stem from Europe and the rest from Latin America. In France, where Carrefour generates nearly 50% of its total revenue, the firm has a grocery market share of 22%, behind market leader E.Leclerc (24%), according to Kantar. Carrefour operates over 15,000 stores in hypermarket, supermarket, convenience store, and discount store formats. In 2024, Carrefour completed the acquisition of the Cora and Match banners from Louis Delhaize group for an enterprise value of EUR 1.05 billion.
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