Tubacex (STU:TCX) ROCE %: -2.41% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:TCX Tubacex SA STU:TCX
74 GF Score
Price €3.29
GF Value €2.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Tubacex ROCE %?

Tubacex STU:TCX +0.46% 74 ROCE % is -2.41% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:TCX with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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. Tubacex's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.41%.

Tubacex  (STU:TCX) 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.

Tubacex ROCE % Related Terms

Tubacex ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tubacex'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.

Tubacex ROCE % Chart

Tubacex 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 -4.62 8.95 16.27 11.01 0.78

Tubacex 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 3.62 18.55 4.19 -20.85 -2.41
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Tubacex ROCE % Calculation

Tubacex'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 )
=5.446/( ( (1332.71 - 606.597) + (1217.025 - 543.162) )/ 2 )
=5.446/( (726.113+673.863)/ 2 )
=5.446/699.988
=0.78 %

Tubacex'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 )
=-16.8/( ( (1217.025 - 543.162) + (1222.4 - 504.7) )/ 2 )
=-16.8/( ( 673.863 + 717.7 )/ 2 )
=-16.8/695.7815
=-2.41 %

(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 -2.41% mean?
Tubacex (STU:TCX) has a ROCE % of -2.41% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Tubacex's ROCE % too high?
Tubacex's current ROCE % is -2.41%. Overall, Tubacex has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tubacex's ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
Tubacex's ROCE % of -2.41% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.63. 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 Steel company?
The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.63, based on 624 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 Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tubacex's current ROCE % is -2.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tubacex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tubacex (STU:TCX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.86, compared to a current price of €3.29 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -2.41%. Tubacex's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Tubacex (STU:TCX), the current ROCE % is -2.41% 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.

Is Tubacex (STU:TCX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tubacex stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.29 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.86. GuruFocus considers Tubacex to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:TCX:

  • ROCE %: -2.41%
  • GF Value™: €2.86 vs. price of €3.29 (15% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Tubacex Business Description

Other Exchanges TUBe:UK0KD1:UKTUB:Spain
Address Tres Cruces 8, PO Box 2201400, Llodio, ESP, 01400
Tubacex SA together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets stainless steel and high-nickel alloy tubes and pipes. The company's product portfolio includes hollow bars, steel and fittings products. It primarily serves oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical and power generation industries. It also devotes part of its production to the mechanical industry, aerospace, food, water desalination, electronics, capital goods and new technologies among other industries. Group has its industrial facilities in the Spain, Austria, the United States, Italy, India, and Thailand. Most of the revenue is generated through the sale of goods and rest from the rendering of services.
74GF Score

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