SRWRF (SolarWorld AG) ROCE %: -59.45% (As of Dec. 2016)


What is SolarWorld AG ROCE %?

SolarWorld AG SRWRF ROCE % is -59.45% as of Dec. 2016.

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. SolarWorld AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 was -59.45%.

SolarWorld AG  (OTCPK:SRWRF) 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.

SolarWorld AG ROCE % Related Terms

SolarWorld AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SolarWorld 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.

SolarWorld AG ROCE % Chart

SolarWorld AG Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -48.31 -42.92 105.43 -2.30 -17.15

SolarWorld AG Quarterly Data
Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16
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SolarWorld AG ROCE % Calculation

SolarWorld AG's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2016 )  (A: Dec. 2015 )(A: Dec. 2016 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2016 )  (A: Dec. 2015 )(A: Dec. 2016 )
=-105.715/( ( (946.305 - 232.76) + (724.623 - 205.208) )/ 2 )
=-105.715/( (713.545+519.415)/ 2 )
=-105.715/616.48
=-17.15 %

SolarWorld AG's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2016 )  (Q: Sep. 2016 )(Q: Dec. 2016 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2016 )  (Q: Sep. 2016 )(Q: Dec. 2016 )
=-297.592/( ( (891.118 - 409.312) + (724.623 - 205.208) )/ 2 )
=-297.592/( ( 481.806 + 519.415 )/ 2 )
=-297.592/500.6105
=-59.45 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2016) 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 -59.45% mean?
SolarWorld AG (SRWRF) has a ROCE % of -59.45% as of Dec. 2016.
Is SolarWorld AG's ROCE % too high?
SolarWorld AG's current ROCE % is -59.45%.
How does SolarWorld AG's ROCE % compare to SUNW and RGSE?
SolarWorld AG's ROCE % of -59.45% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.81. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROCE % among Semiconductors companies is 4.81, based on 1,016 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 Semiconductors industry, the median ROCE % is 4.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SolarWorld AG's current ROCE % is -59.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SolarWorld AG stock overvalued right now?
SolarWorld AG (SRWRF) has a current ROCE % of -59.45%. The current ROCE % is -59.45%. 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 SolarWorld AG (SRWRF), the current ROCE % is -59.45% as of Dec. 2016. 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.

SolarWorld AG Business Description

Address Martin-Luther-King-Street 24, Bonn, DEU, 53175
SolarWorld AG is a manufacturer of solar power products. It also researches, develops, produces and recycles on all levels of the solar value-added chain. It also focuses on the production and international distribution of high-end solar energy facilities. The business operates through segments that include Production Germany, Production United States, Trade, and Others. The Trade segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Its product line consists of module and assembly kit, cells and wafers, power generation, and other revenue. The sales of module and assembly kit generate maximum revenue for the company.