Rowe (ROWC) ROCE %: -31.85% (As of May. 2006)


What is Rowe ROCE %?

Rowe ROWC ROCE % is -31.85% as of May. 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. Rowe's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2006 was -31.85%.

Rowe  (OTCPK:ROWC) 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.

Rowe ROCE % Related Terms

Rowe ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rowe'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.

Rowe ROCE % Chart

Rowe Annual Data
Trend Nov96 Nov97 Nov98 Nov99 Nov00 Nov01 Nov02 Nov03 Nov04 Nov05
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.55 1.72 5.43 3.65 -15.95

Rowe Quarterly Data
Aug01 Nov01 Feb02 May02 Aug02 Nov02 Feb03 May03 Aug03 Nov03 Feb04 May04 Aug04 Nov04 Feb05 May05 Aug05 Nov05 Feb06 May06
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 -13.36 -9.40 -25.11 -19.02 -31.85

Rowe ROCE % Calculation

Rowe's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2005 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Nov. 2005 )  (A: Nov. 2004 )(A: Nov. 2005 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Nov. 2005 )  (A: Nov. 2004 )(A: Nov. 2005 )
=-15.19/( ( (139.121 - 42.593) + (134.216 - 40.249) )/ 2 )
=-15.19/( (96.528+93.967)/ 2 )
=-15.19/95.2475
=-15.95 %

Rowe's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in May. 2006 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: May. 2006 )  (Q: Feb. 2006 )(Q: May. 2006 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: May. 2006 )  (Q: Feb. 2006 )(Q: May. 2006 )
=-28.092/( ( (132.652 - 42.165) + (131.739 - 45.851) )/ 2 )
=-28.092/( ( 90.487 + 85.888 )/ 2 )
=-28.092/88.1875
=-31.85 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 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 -31.85% mean?
Rowe (ROWC) has a ROCE % of -31.85% as of May. 2006.
Is Rowe's ROCE % too high?
Rowe's current ROCE % is -31.85%.
How does Rowe's ROCE % compare to ADAD and PFWI?
Rowe's ROCE % of -31.85% can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.73. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median ROCE % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 5.73, based on 430 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median ROCE % is 5.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rowe's current ROCE % is -31.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rowe stock overvalued right now?
Rowe (ROWC) has a current ROCE % of -31.85%. The current ROCE % is -31.85%. 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 Rowe (ROWC), the current ROCE % is -31.85% as of May. 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.

Rowe Business Description

Address 1650 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 710, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
Rowe Companies is engaged in manufacturing upholstered furniture. Its products include sofas, sleeper sofas, loveseats, dining sets, rugs, and chairs.