Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM) ROCE %: -1.96% (As of Jun. 2025)

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What is Uchumi Supermarket ROCE %?

Uchumi Supermarket NAI:UCHM -2.98% ROCE % is -1.96% as of Jun. 2025. 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. Uchumi Supermarket's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -1.96%.

Uchumi Supermarket  (NAI:UCHM) 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.

Uchumi Supermarket ROCE % Related Terms

Uchumi Supermarket ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Uchumi Supermarket'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.

Uchumi Supermarket ROCE % Chart

Uchumi Supermarket Annual Data
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ROCE %
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Uchumi Supermarket Semi-Annual Data
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Uchumi Supermarket ROCE % Calculation

Uchumi Supermarket's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=-60.672/( ( (3158.426 - 30.672) + (3080.781 - 27.167) )/ 2 )
=-60.672/( (3127.754+3053.614)/ 2 )
=-60.672/3090.684
=-1.96 %

Uchumi Supermarket's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2024 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2024 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-60.672/( ( (3158.426 - 30.672) + (3080.781 - 27.167) )/ 2 )
=-60.672/( ( 3127.754 + 3053.614 )/ 2 )
=-60.672/3090.684
=-1.96 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is one times the annual (Jun. 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 -1.96% mean?
Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM) has a ROCE % of -1.96% as of Jun. 2025.
Is Uchumi Supermarket's ROCE % too high?
Uchumi Supermarket's current ROCE % is -1.96%.
How does Uchumi Supermarket's ROCE % compare to DDS and M?
Uchumi Supermarket's ROCE % of -1.96% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.66. 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 - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.66, based on 1,117 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Uchumi Supermarket's current ROCE % is -1.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uchumi Supermarket stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES0.48, compared to a current price of KES1.63 — trading 239.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -1.96%. 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 Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM), the current ROCE % is -1.96% as of Jun. 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.

Uchumi Supermarket Business Description

Address Carnivore Road, Langata Hyper Mall, PO Box 73167, Off Langata Road, Nairobi, KEN, 00200
Uchumi Supermarket Ltd operates retail supermarkets in Kenya. Its group provides a wide array of goods, including fresh fruits, vegetables, decorations, kitchen appliances, electronics, bakery products, and Others.