Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) ROCE %: 2.97% (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:SW1 N Smurfit WestRock PLC MEX:SW1 N
47 GF Score
Price MXN680.00
GF Value MXN682.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Smurfit WestRock ROCE %?

Smurfit WestRock MEX:SW1 N 47 ROCE % is 2.97% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SW1 N with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN682.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 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. Smurfit WestRock's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.97%.

Smurfit WestRock  (MEX:SW1 N) 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.

Smurfit WestRock ROCE % Related Terms

Smurfit WestRock ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock'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.

Smurfit WestRock ROCE % Chart

Smurfit WestRock Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Smurfit WestRock Quarterly Data
Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Smurfit WestRock ROCE % Calculation

Smurfit WestRock'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 )
=30393.622/( ( (912624.576 - 152934.848) + (813083.395 - 127192.265) )/ 2 )
=30393.622/( (759689.728+685891.13)/ 2 )
=30393.622/722790.429
=4.21 %

Smurfit WestRock'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 )
=20340.884/( ( (813083.395 - 127192.265) + (814537.06 - 131891.168) )/ 2 )
=20340.884/( ( 685891.13 + 682645.892 )/ 2 )
=20340.884/684268.511
=2.97 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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 2.97% mean?
Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) has a ROCE % of 2.97% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Smurfit WestRock's ROCE % too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current ROCE % is 2.97%. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROCE % is 7.18. Smurfit WestRock's value of 2.97% is 58.6% below this industry median. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's ROCE % compare to PKG and AMCR?
Smurfit WestRock's ROCE % of 2.97% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.18. Smurfit WestRock's value of 2.97% is 58.6% below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROCE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 7.18, based on 392 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. Smurfit WestRock's current ROCE % of 2.97% is 58.6% below 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 Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current ROCE % is 2.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN682.34, compared to a current price of MXN680.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 2.97% and 58.6% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 7.18. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N), the current ROCE % is 2.97% 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 Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN680.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN682.34. GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SW1 N:

  • ROCE %: 2.97%
  • GF Value™: MXN682.34 vs. price of MXN680.00 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.6% below the Packaging & Containers median

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SW1 N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Smurfit WestRock Business Description

Address Beech Hill, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, Dublin, IRL, D04 N2R2
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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