Talgo (STU:XTG) ROCE %: -5.34% (As of Dec. 2025)

What is Talgo ROCE %?

Talgo STU:XTG -0.56% 71 ROCE % is -5.34% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:XTG with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 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. Talgo's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -5.34%.

Talgo (STU:XTG) 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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Talgo ROCE % Historical Data

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Talgo Annual Data

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7.20

4.33

9.16

-9.52

-8.73

Talgo Semi-Annual Data
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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															7.13	8.48	-26.65	-12.07	-5.34

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Talgo ROCE % Calculation

Talgo'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 )
	=	-61.943	/	( ( (1271.095 - 513.335)	+	(1513.016 - 851.007) )	/ 2 )
	=	-61.943	/	( (757.76	+	662.009)	/ 2 )
	=	-61.943	/	709.8845
	=	-8.73 %

Talgo's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Jun. 2025 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Jun. 2025 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-33.874	/	( ( (1315.812 - 709.485)	+	(1513.016 - 851.007) )	/ 2 )
	=	-33.874	/	( ( 606.327	+	662.009 )	/ 2 )
	=	-33.874	/	634.168
	=	-5.34 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of -5.34% mean?

Talgo (STU:XTG) has a ROCE % of -5.34% as of Dec. 2025.

Is Talgo's ROCE % too high?

Talgo's current ROCE % is -5.34%. Overall, Talgo has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Talgo's ROCE % compare to UNP and CSX?

Talgo's ROCE % of -5.34% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.74. 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 Transportation company?

The median ROCE % among Transportation companies is 7.74, based on 997 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 Transportation industry, the median ROCE % is 7.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Talgo's current ROCE % is -5.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Talgo stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talgo (STU:XTG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.88, compared to a current price of €2.66 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -5.34%. Talgo's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 Talgo (STU:XTG), the current ROCE % is -5.34% as of Dec. 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.

Is Talgo (STU:XTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talgo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.66 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.88. GuruFocus considers Talgo to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:XTG:

ROCE %: -5.34%
GF Value™: €3.88 vs. price of €2.66 (31.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 71/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Talgo Business Description

Industry Industrials Transportation

Comparable Companies XMAD:CASH UNP CSX TSX:CP TSX:CNR NSC WAB SHSE:601816 HKSE:00066 TSE:9020 HKSE:01766 TSE:9022 SHSE:601006 XKRX:064350 XPAR:GET HKSE:03898 XPAR:ALO TSE:9021 HKSE:03969 TSE:9023

Other Exchanges 0R99:UK TLGO:Spain

Address Paseo del tren Talgo, 2, Las Matas, Madrid, ESP, 28290

Website https://www.talgo.com

Talgo SA is a Spain-based company engaged in the design and manufacture of rolling stock. It operates in three business segments: Rolling stock, which accounts for the majority of revenue; Auxiliary machines & Others; and General. The Rolling stock segment is responsible for train production, as well as for the maintenance of trains that use the company's technology. The Auxiliary Machines & Others segment provides the manufacture and technical service of lathes, as well as the sale of related spare parts. The company's product range comprises high-speed rolling stock, intercity trains, and locomotives, among others. Talgo's geographical segments are Spain, the Rest of Europe, America, the Middle East & North Africa, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and APAC.

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