CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061) ROCE %: 25.71% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:601061 CITIC Metal Co Ltd SHSE:601061
77 GF Score
Price ¥11.20
GF Value ¥9.42
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is CITIC Metal Co ROCE %?

CITIC Metal Co SHSE:601061 +4.09% 77 ROCE % is 25.71% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601061 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.42 (Modestly 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. CITIC Metal Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.71%.

CITIC Metal Co  (SHSE:601061) 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.

CITIC Metal Co ROCE % Related Terms

CITIC Metal Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CITIC Metal Co'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.

CITIC Metal Co ROCE % Chart

CITIC Metal Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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CITIC Metal Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CITIC Metal Co ROCE % Calculation

CITIC Metal 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 )
=3942.195/( ( (48089.499 - 20576.169) + (57753.631 - 31214.901) )/ 2 )
=3942.195/( (27513.33+26538.73)/ 2 )
=3942.195/27026.03
=14.59 %

CITIC Metal Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=6895.66/( ( (57753.631 - 31214.901) + (57236.272 - 30124.515) )/ 2 )
=6895.66/( ( 26538.73 + 27111.757 )/ 2 )
=6895.66/26825.2435
=25.71 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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 25.71% mean?
CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061) has a ROCE % of 25.71% as of Mar. 2026.
Is CITIC Metal Co's ROCE % too high?
CITIC Metal Co's current ROCE % is 25.71%. Overall, CITIC Metal Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CITIC Metal Co's ROCE % compare to competitors?
CITIC Metal Co's ROCE % of 25.71% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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. CITIC Metal Co's current ROCE % is 25.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CITIC Metal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.42, compared to a current price of ¥11.20 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 25.71%. CITIC Metal Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061), the current ROCE % is 25.71% as of Mar. 2026. 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 CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC Metal Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥11.20 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.42. GuruFocus considers CITIC Metal Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601061:

  • ROCE %: 25.71%
  • GF Value™: ¥9.42 vs. price of ¥11.20 (18.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601061 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

CITIC Metal Co Business Description

Address No. 6 Xinyuan South Road, Room 1903, Jingcheng Building, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100004
CITIC Metal Co Ltd is engaged in trading of metals and minerals. The company trades in ferrous metals including iron ores and steel, and non-ferrous metals such as niobium, copper and aluminum. In addition to the trading business, the company also engages in the businesses of special minerals and dry bulk shipping. The special minerals business covers importing and cross-border trading of chrome ores, manganese ores, ferrochromium and silicomanganese, committed to ensuring stable supply of quality raw materials to alloy producers. The dry bulk shipping business mainly operates routes between Australia and China, South Africa and China, Southeast Asia and India, providing customers with sea transport services for dry bulk cargos.
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