PMAX (Powell Max) ROCE %: -17.26% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Powell Max ROCE %?

Powell Max PMAX 13 ROCE % is -17.26% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates PMAX with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 7 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. Powell Max's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -17.26%.

Powell Max  (NAS:PMAX) 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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Powell Max ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Powell Max'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.

Powell Max ROCE % Chart

Powell Max Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
0.00 0.00 -379.43 -92.42

Powell Max Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -840.27 -124.86 -17.26
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Powell Max ROCE % Calculation

Powell Max'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 )
=-2.931/( ( (8.05 - 5.164) + (5.445 - 1.988) )/ 2 )
=-2.931/( (2.886+3.457)/ 2 )
=-2.931/3.1715
=-92.42 %

Powell Max's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.75/( ( (7.631 - 2.399) + (5.445 - 1.988) )/ 2 )
=-0.75/( ( 5.232 + 3.457 )/ 2 )
=-0.75/4.3445
=-17.26 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 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 -17.26% mean?
Powell Max (PMAX) has a ROCE % of -17.26% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Powell Max's ROCE % too high?
Powell Max's current ROCE % is -17.26%. Overall, Powell Max has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powell Max's ROCE % compare to MWAI and NCPL?
Powell Max's ROCE % of -17.26% can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.18. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median ROCE % among Capital Markets companies is 6.18, based on 690 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 Capital Markets industry, the median ROCE % is 6.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powell Max's current ROCE % is -17.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powell Max stock overvalued right now?
Powell Max (PMAX) has a current ROCE % of -17.26%. The current ROCE % is -17.26%. Powell Max's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 7 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 Powell Max (PMAX), the current ROCE % is -17.26% as of Dec. 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.

Powell Max Business Description

Address 6501 Park of Commerce Boulevard, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL, USA, 33487
Powell Max Ltd operates as a financial communications platform supporting listed companies and IPO applicants throughout the capital markets lifecycle. Substantially all of the company's revenue is generated from Hong Kong. The group focused on supporting the disclosure, reporting, and transaction needs of corporate clients and their advisors. Its mission is to combine industry knowledge, execution capabilities, and a commitment to service to deliver accurate, timely, and reliable solutions for customers.
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