NFSE (nFinanSe) ROCE %: -276.36% (As of Sep. 2011)


What is nFinanSe ROCE %?

nFinanSe NFSE ROCE % is -276.36% as of Sep. 2011.

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. nFinanSe's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 was -276.36%.

nFinanSe  (OTCPK:NFSE) 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.

nFinanSe ROCE % Related Terms

nFinanSe ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for nFinanSe'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.

nFinanSe ROCE % Chart

nFinanSe Annual Data
Trend Aug01 Aug02 Aug03 Sep04 Sep05 Sep06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -322.21 -271.71 -207.22 -251.62

nFinanSe Quarterly Data
Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11
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 -437.36 -393.90 -303.41 -262.87 -276.36

nFinanSe ROCE % Calculation

nFinanSe's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2010 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2010 )  (A: Dec. 2009 )(A: Dec. 2010 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2010 )  (A: Dec. 2009 )(A: Dec. 2010 )
=-9.178/( ( (6.455 - 1.032) + (4.061 - 2.189) )/ 2 )
=-9.178/( (5.423+1.872)/ 2 )
=-9.178/3.6475
=-251.62 %

nFinanSe's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2011 )  (Q: Jun. 2011 )(Q: Sep. 2011 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2011 )  (Q: Jun. 2011 )(Q: Sep. 2011 )
=-5.856/( ( (4.805 - 2.57) + (5.121 - 3.118) )/ 2 )
=-5.856/( ( 2.235 + 2.003 )/ 2 )
=-5.856/2.119
=-276.36 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2011) 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 -276.36% mean?
nFinanSe (NFSE) has a ROCE % of -276.36% as of Sep. 2011.
Is nFinanSe's ROCE % too high?
nFinanSe's current ROCE % is -276.36%.
How does nFinanSe's ROCE % compare to DHCPQ?
nFinanSe's ROCE % of -276.36% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.20. 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 Banks company?
The median ROCE % among Banks companies is 3.20, based on 48 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 Banks industry, the median ROCE % is 3.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. nFinanSe's current ROCE % is -276.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is nFinanSe stock overvalued right now?
nFinanSe (NFSE) has a current ROCE % of -276.36%. The current ROCE % is -276.36%. 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 nFinanSe (NFSE), the current ROCE % is -276.36% as of Sep. 2011. 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.

nFinanSe Business Description

Address P.O. Box 89233, Tampa, FL, USA, 33619
nFinanSe Inc is a United States based provider of stored value cards for a variety of markets, including grocery stores, convenience stores and general merchandise stores.