Maxeon Solar Technologies (STU:5QJ1) ROCE %: -308.86% (As of Jun. 2025)

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What is Maxeon Solar Technologies ROCE %?

Maxeon Solar Technologies STU:5QJ1 -17.00% ROCE % is -308.86% as of Jun. 2025. The stock has 8 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. Maxeon Solar Technologies's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -308.86%.

Maxeon Solar Technologies  (STU:5QJ1) 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.

Maxeon Solar Technologies ROCE % Related Terms

Maxeon Solar Technologies ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maxeon Solar Technologies'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.

Maxeon Solar Technologies ROCE % Chart

Maxeon Solar Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -15.82 -33.48 -30.55 -36.27 -188.41

Maxeon Solar Technologies Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 13.14 -76.18 -17.11 -402.79 -308.86

Maxeon Solar Technologies ROCE % Calculation

Maxeon Solar Technologies's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=-526.449/( ( (918.842 - 396.085) + (359.34 - 323.275) )/ 2 )
=-526.449/( (522.757+36.065)/ 2 )
=-526.449/279.411
=-188.41 %

Maxeon Solar Technologies's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-74.408/( ( (359.34 - 323.275) + (161.531 - 149.414) )/ 2 )
=-74.408/( ( 36.065 + 12.117 )/ 2 )
=-74.408/24.091
=-308.86 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 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 -308.86% mean?
Maxeon Solar Technologies (STU:5QJ1) has a ROCE % of -308.86% as of Jun. 2025.
Is Maxeon Solar Technologies' ROCE % too high?
Maxeon Solar Technologies' current ROCE % is -308.86%.
How does Maxeon Solar Technologies' ROCE % compare to APWL and GSLR?
Maxeon Solar Technologies' ROCE % of -308.86% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.83. 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 4.83, based on 1,018 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 4.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maxeon Solar Technologies's current ROCE % is -308.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maxeon Solar Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxeon Solar Technologies (STU:5QJ1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.54, compared to a current price of €0.08 — trading 96.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -308.86%. 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 Maxeon Solar Technologies (STU:5QJ1), the current ROCE % is -308.86% as of Jun. 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.

Maxeon Solar Technologies Business Description

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Address 8 Marina Boulevard, No. 05-02, Marina Bay Financial Centre, Singapore, SGP, 018981
Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of premium solar technology. It owns and operates solar cell and panel manufacturing facilities located in Malaysia, Mexico, and the Philippines. The company's primary products are the Maxeon line of interdigitated back contact (IBC) solar cells and panels, and the Performance line (formerly, P-Series) of shingled solar cells and panels. the Maxeon line of solar panels are the highest-efficiency solar panels on the market with an aesthetically pleasing design, and the Performance line of solar panels offers a high-value and cost-effective solution. It is targeted at residential and small-scale commercial customers across the globe. The company derives its revenue from the United States, Italy, and Rest of world.