Lotus Creek Exploration (TSXV:LTC) ROCE %: -19.75% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Lotus Creek Exploration ROCE %?

Lotus Creek Exploration TSXV:LTC -0.95% 17 ROCE % is -19.75% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:LTC with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 3 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. Lotus Creek Exploration's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -19.75%.

Lotus Creek Exploration  (TSXV:LTC) 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.

Lotus Creek Exploration ROCE % Related Terms

Lotus Creek Exploration ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lotus Creek 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.

Lotus Creek Exploration ROCE % Chart

Lotus Creek Exploration Annual Data
Trend Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
0.00 4.72

Lotus Creek Exploration Quarterly Data
Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.30 0.14 -0.36 11.62 -19.75
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Lotus Creek Exploration ROCE % Calculation

Lotus Creek 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 )
=2.611/( ( (0.756 - 0.769) + (122.797 - 12.215) )/ 2 )
=2.611/( (-0.013+110.582)/ 2 )
=2.611/55.2845
=4.72 %

Lotus Creek 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 )
=-21.636/( ( (122.797 - 12.215) + (136.562 - 27.993) )/ 2 )
=-21.636/( ( 110.582 + 108.569 )/ 2 )
=-21.636/109.5755
=-19.75 %

(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 -19.75% mean?
Lotus Creek Exploration (TSXV:LTC) has a ROCE % of -19.75% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Lotus Creek Exploration's ROCE % too high?
Lotus Creek Exploration's current ROCE % is -19.75%. Overall, Lotus Creek Exploration has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Creek Exploration's ROCE % compare to COP and EOG?
Lotus Creek Exploration's ROCE % of -19.75% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.86. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median ROCE % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.86, based on 980 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median ROCE % is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus Creek Exploration's current ROCE % is -19.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Creek Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Lotus Creek Exploration (TSXV:LTC) has a current ROCE % of -19.75%. The current ROCE % is -19.75%. Lotus Creek Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 3 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 Lotus Creek Exploration (TSXV:LTC), the current ROCE % is -19.75% 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.

Lotus Creek Exploration Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 507:Germany
Address 520 - 5th Avenue S.W, Suite 900, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 3R7
Lotus Creek Exploration Inc is a high torque, organic growth, Canadian junior oil and gas exploration company engaged in the business of acquiring, developing and holding interests in petroleum and natural gas properties and assets. Its core Areas are Central Alberta, SE Saskatchewan and Tucker Lake. It derives maximum revenue from sale of petroleum, natural gas, and natural gas liquids(NGL).
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