PLFRF (Palfinger AG) ROCE %: 11.44% (As of Jun. 2025)


PLFRF Palfinger AG PLFRF
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Price $40.25
GF Value $28.85
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What is Palfinger AG ROCE %?

Palfinger AG PLFRF 87 ROCE % is 11.44% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates PLFRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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. Palfinger AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 11.44%.

Palfinger AG  (OTCPK:PLFRF) 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.

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Palfinger AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Palfinger AG'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.

Palfinger AG ROCE % Chart

Palfinger AG Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROCE %
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Palfinger AG Semi-Annual Data
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Palfinger AG ROCE % Calculation

Palfinger AG's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=194.342/( ( (2247.658 - 746.233) + (2235.105 - 658.126) )/ 2 )
=194.342/( (1501.425+1576.979)/ 2 )
=194.342/1539.202
=12.63 %

Palfinger AG'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: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=185.054/( ( (2235.105 - 658.126) + (2445.166 - 787.704) )/ 2 )
=185.054/( ( 1576.979 + 1657.462 )/ 2 )
=185.054/1617.2205
=11.44 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-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 11.44% mean?
Palfinger AG (PLFRF) has a ROCE % of 11.44% as of Jun. 2025.
Is Palfinger AG's ROCE % too high?
Palfinger AG's current ROCE % is 11.44%. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median ROCE % is 9.18. Palfinger AG's value of 11.44% is 24.6% above this industry median. Overall, Palfinger AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palfinger AG's ROCE % compare to CAT and DE?
Palfinger AG's ROCE % of 11.44% can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.18. Palfinger AG's value of 11.44% is 24.6% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median ROCE % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.18, based on 205 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. Palfinger AG's current ROCE % of 11.44% is 24.6% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median ROCE % is 9.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palfinger AG's current ROCE % is 11.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palfinger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG (PLFRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.85, compared to a current price of $40.25 — trading 39.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 11.44% and 24.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 9.18. Palfinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF), the current ROCE % is 11.44% 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.

Is Palfinger AG (PLFRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.25 is trading 39.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.85. GuruFocus considers Palfinger AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLFRF:

  • ROCE %: 11.44%
  • GF Value™: $28.85 vs. price of $40.25 (39.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median

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

Palfinger AG Business Description

Address Lamprechtshausener Bundesstrasse 8, Bergheim, AUT, 5101
Palfinger AG is an Austrian manufacturing company that offers cranes, forklifts, truck bodies, and lifting equipment for land and water vehicles. Palfinger has two operating segments: Sales & Service and Operations. Segment sales & service comprises the sales and service units. The segment operations comprise the production sites and the respective production share of the company. It earns the majority of revenue from the sales & service segment. Its geographical segments include Europe, Middle East, & Africa; North America; Latin America; Eurasia; Asia-Pacific; and Marine. Business in Europe, the Middle East, & the Africa region generates the majority of the company's revenue.
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