Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) ROCE %: -177.52% (As of Dec. 2025)

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Molan Steel Co SAU:9553

31 GF Score

Price ﷼1.02

GF Value ﷼2.04

Valuation Possible Value Trap

4 Warning Signs

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What is Molan Steel Co ROCE %?

Molan Steel Co SAU:9553 31 ROCE % is -177.52% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SAU:9553 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼2.04 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Molan Steel Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -177.52%.

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Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) 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.

Molan Steel Co ROCE % Related Terms

Molan Steel Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Molan Steel Co's ROCE % can be seen below:

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Molan Steel Co ROCE % Chart

Molan Steel Co Annual Data

Trend

Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Dec24

Dec25

ROCE %

17.31

0.29

-11.55

-18.60

-93.34

Molan Steel Co Semi-Annual Data
	Dec21	Jun22	Dec22	Jun23	Dec23	Jun24	Dec24	Jun25	Dec25
ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial				-0.22	-8.57	-30.44	-10.29	-177.52

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Molan Steel Co ROCE % Calculation

Molan Steel Co'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 )
	=	-21.729	/	( ( (84.059 - 49.411)	+	(46.296 - 34.387) )	/ 2 )
	=	-21.729	/	( (34.648	+	11.909)	/ 2 )
	=	-21.729	/	23.2785
	=	-93.34 %

Molan Steel Co'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 )
	=	-39.972	/	( ( (72.89 - 39.765)	+	(46.296 - 34.387) )	/ 2 )
	=	-39.972	/	( ( 33.125	+	11.909 )	/ 2 )
	=	-39.972	/	22.517
	=	-177.52 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of -177.52% mean?

Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) has a ROCE % of -177.52% as of Dec. 2025.

Is Molan Steel Co's ROCE % too high?

Molan Steel Co's current ROCE % is -177.52%. Overall, Molan Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Molan Steel Co's ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?

Molan Steel Co's ROCE % of -177.52% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.81. 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 Steel company?

The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.81, based on 619 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 Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Molan Steel Co's current ROCE % is -177.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Molan Steel Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼2.04, compared to a current price of ﷼1.02 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -177.52%. Molan Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553), the current ROCE % is -177.52% 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.

Is Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Molan Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼1.02 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼2.04. GuruFocus considers Molan Steel Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:9553:

ROCE %: -177.52%
GF Value™: ﷼2.04 vs. price of ﷼1.02 (50% below fair value)
GF Score™: 31/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9553 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

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