Lara Exploration (STU:LEW) ROCE %: -36.64% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:LEW Lara Exploration Ltd STU:LEW
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What is Lara Exploration ROCE %?

Lara Exploration STU:LEW +0.85% 29 ROCE % is -36.64% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LEW with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 2 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. Lara Exploration's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -36.64%.

Lara Exploration  (STU:LEW) 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.

Lara Exploration ROCE % Related Terms

Lara Exploration ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lara Exploration'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.

Lara Exploration ROCE % Chart

Lara Exploration Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -38.33 -19.92 -41.18 -42.05 -46.51

Lara Exploration Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 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 -34.43 -44.89 -46.02 -73.16 -36.64
STU:LEW
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Lara Exploration ROCE % Calculation

Lara Exploration'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 )
=-2.232/( ( (5.763 - 0.073) + (4.216 - 0.308) )/ 2 )
=-2.232/( (5.69+3.908)/ 2 )
=-2.232/4.799
=-46.51 %

Lara Exploration'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 )
=-3.06/( ( (4.216 - 0.308) + (13.035 - 0.24) )/ 2 )
=-3.06/( ( 3.908 + 12.795 )/ 2 )
=-3.06/8.3515
=-36.64 %

(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 -36.64% mean?
Lara Exploration (STU:LEW) has a ROCE % of -36.64% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Lara Exploration's ROCE % too high?
Lara Exploration's current ROCE % is -36.64%. Overall, Lara Exploration has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lara Exploration's ROCE % compare to competitors?
Lara Exploration's ROCE % of -36.64% 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. Lara Exploration's current ROCE % is -36.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lara Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Lara Exploration (STU:LEW) has a current ROCE % of -36.64%. The current ROCE % is -36.64%. Lara Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 2 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 Lara Exploration (STU:LEW), the current ROCE % is -36.64% 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.

Lara Exploration Business Description

Other Exchanges LRAXF:USALRA:Canada
Address 543 Granville Street, Suite 501, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 1X8
Lara Exploration Ltd is engaged in the business of exploration. It operates in a single reportable segment, the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in South America. It also has exploration and evaluation properties in Brazil, Peru, and Chile. The company projects include the Planalto Copper Project, the Liberdade Copper Project, the Corina Gold Project, and others.
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