UL Solutions (STU:72R) ROCE %: 26.16% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:72R UL Solutions Inc STU:72R
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What is UL Solutions ROCE %?

UL Solutions STU:72R +3.58% 41 ROCE % is 26.16% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:72R with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 6 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. UL Solutions's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.16%.

UL Solutions  (STU:72R) 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.

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UL Solutions ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UL Solutions'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.

UL Solutions ROCE % Chart

UL Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 9.92 16.96 18.53 23.46 22.89

UL Solutions Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 20.19 24.72 28.73 21.18 26.16
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UL Solutions ROCE % Calculation

UL Solutions'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 )
=436.394/( ( (2674 - 706.7) + (2494.534 - 649.04) )/ 2 )
=436.394/( (1967.3+1845.494)/ 2 )
=436.394/1906.397
=22.89 %

UL Solutions'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 )
=474.02/( ( (2494.534 - 649.04) + (2556.075 - 777.635) )/ 2 )
=474.02/( ( 1845.494 + 1778.44 )/ 2 )
=474.02/1811.967
=26.16 %

(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 26.16% mean?
UL Solutions (STU:72R) has a ROCE % of 26.16% as of Mar. 2026.
Is UL Solutions' ROCE % too high?
UL Solutions' current ROCE % is 26.16%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 8.88. UL Solutions' value of 26.16% is 194.6% above this industry median. Overall, UL Solutions has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UL Solutions' ROCE % compare to GPN and ARMK?
UL Solutions' ROCE % of 26.16% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.88. UL Solutions' value of 26.16% is 194.6% above this benchmark. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.88, based on 1,070 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. UL Solutions's current ROCE % of 26.16% is 194.6% above the industry median. 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 Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UL Solutions's current ROCE % is 26.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UL Solutions stock overvalued right now?
UL Solutions (STU:72R) has a current ROCE % of 26.16%. The current ROCE % is 26.16% and 194.6% above the Business Services industry median of 8.88. UL Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 6 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 UL Solutions (STU:72R), the current ROCE % is 26.16% 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.

UL Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges ULS:USA72R:Germany
Address 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL, USA, 60062
UL Solutions is a global leader specializing in a broad range of product testing, inspection, and certification services. UL Solutions is the for-profit branch out of three organizations under the UL Enterprise. TIC operations make up nearly all of UL Solutions' total revenue and are composed of two segments: industrial and consumer. UL Solutions' remaining business includes software and advisory, which complements its core TIC offerings. The firm operates globally.
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