PEGX (The Pegasus) ROCE %: -22.31% (As of Sep. 2006)


What is The Pegasus ROCE %?

The Pegasus PEGX ROCE % is -22.31% as of Sep. 2006.

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. The Pegasus's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was -22.31%.

The Pegasus  (OTCPK:PEGX) 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.

The Pegasus ROCE % Related Terms

The Pegasus ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Pegasus'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.

The Pegasus ROCE % Chart

The Pegasus Annual Data
Trend Dec96 Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.85 -3.26 -2.35 -5.09 -14.83

The Pegasus Quarterly Data
Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06
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 -16.08 -18.00 -19.50 -23.86 -22.31

The Pegasus ROCE % Calculation

The Pegasus's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2005 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2005 )  (A: Dec. 2004 )(A: Dec. 2005 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2005 )  (A: Dec. 2004 )(A: Dec. 2005 )
=-29.255/( ( (219.401 - 9.007) + (188.172 - 4.127) )/ 2 )
=-29.255/( (210.394+184.045)/ 2 )
=-29.255/197.2195
=-14.83 %

The Pegasus's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2006 )  (Q: Jun. 2006 )(Q: Sep. 2006 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2006 )  (Q: Jun. 2006 )(Q: Sep. 2006 )
=-36.3/( ( (171.077 - 4.853) + (164.079 - 4.816) )/ 2 )
=-36.3/( ( 166.224 + 159.263 )/ 2 )
=-36.3/162.7435
=-22.31 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2006) 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 -22.31% mean?
The Pegasus (PEGX) has a ROCE % of -22.31% as of Sep. 2006.
Is The Pegasus' ROCE % too high?
The Pegasus' current ROCE % is -22.31%.
How does The Pegasus' ROCE % compare to SALM and NTN?
The Pegasus' ROCE % of -22.31% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.10. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.10, based on 988 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Pegasus's current ROCE % is -22.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Pegasus stock overvalued right now?
The Pegasus (PEGX) has a current ROCE % of -22.31%. The current ROCE % is -22.31%. 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 The Pegasus (PEGX), the current ROCE % is -22.31% as of Sep. 2006. 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.

The Pegasus Business Description

Address 225 City Line Avenue, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA, 19004
The Pegasus Companies Inc is the holding company for a variety of satellite and media companies. The company previously operated as an independent provider of DIRECTV to more than 1.1 million subscribers but went into bankruptcy following the termination of the relationship. The company primarily owns and operates six broadcast TV stations and operates three others. These stations serve markets in Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Maine.