Social Chain AG (STU:PU11) ROCE %: -23.54% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Social Chain AG ROCE %?

Social Chain AG STU:PU11 ROCE % is -23.54% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Social Chain AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -23.54%.

Social Chain AG  (STU:PU11) 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.

Social Chain AG ROCE % Related Terms

Social Chain AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Social Chain 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.

Social Chain AG ROCE % Chart

Social Chain AG Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -17.30 -27.58 -4.99 -2.88 -162.30

Social Chain AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -146.34 -0.23 -75.05 -232.67 -23.54

Social Chain AG ROCE % Calculation

Social Chain AG's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=-3.53/( ( (93.914 - 92.271) + (95.369 - 92.662) )/ 2 )
=-3.53/( (1.643+2.707)/ 2 )
=-3.53/2.175
=-162.30 %

Social Chain AG'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: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.656/( ( (95.369 - 92.662) + (95.508 - 92.641) )/ 2 )
=-0.656/( ( 2.707 + 2.867 )/ 2 )
=-0.656/2.787
=-23.54 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (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 -23.54% mean?
Social Chain AG (STU:PU11) has a ROCE % of -23.54% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Social Chain AG's ROCE % too high?
Social Chain AG's current ROCE % is -23.54%.
How does Social Chain AG's ROCE % compare to GOOGL and META?
Social Chain AG's ROCE % of -23.54% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Interactive Media company?
The median ROCE % among Interactive Media companies is 3.00, based on 544 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 Interactive Media industry, the median ROCE % is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Social Chain AG's current ROCE % is -23.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Social Chain AG stock overvalued right now?
Social Chain AG (STU:PU11) has a current ROCE % of -23.54%. The current ROCE % is -23.54%. 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 Social Chain AG (STU:PU11), the current ROCE % is -23.54% 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.

Social Chain AG Business Description

Other Exchanges PU11:GermanyPU11:Germany
Address Alte Jakobstr. 85/ 86, Berlin, DEU, 10179
Social Chain AG is p is an integrated social media company that combines social media, social commerce, and brick-and-mortar retail under one roof. It focuses on brands, social experiences, and product worlds that are identified, developed, and marketed directly to end consumers (direct-to-consumer brands) via social media. It has three segments - Social Commerce, Social Media, and Retail (DS Group). Social Commerce focuses on three areas (Verticals) Food, Home & Living, Beauty & Health. Online stores are the efficient points of sale for direct-to-consumer brands. More than 70 percent of direct-to-consumer sales are generated through operating online shops. The Social Commerce segment generates maximum revenue.