UFMG (Universal Manufacturing Co) ROCE %: -79.96% (As of Apr. 2002)

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What is Universal Manufacturing Co ROCE %?

Universal Manufacturing Co UFMG -99.00% ROCE % is -79.96% as of Apr. 2002.

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. Universal Manufacturing Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2002 was -79.96%.

Universal Manufacturing Co  (OTCPK:UFMG) 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.

Universal Manufacturing Co ROCE % Related Terms

Universal Manufacturing Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Manufacturing Co'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.

Universal Manufacturing Co ROCE % Chart

Universal Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Jul92 Jul93 Jul94 Jul95 Jul96 Jul97 Jul98 Jul99 Jul00 Jul01
ROCE %
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Universal Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data
Jul97 Oct97 Jan98 Apr98 Jul98 Oct98 Jan99 Apr99 Jul99 Oct99 Jan00 Apr00 Jul00 Oct00 Jan01 Apr01 Jul01 Oct01 Jan02 Apr02
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Universal Manufacturing Co ROCE % Calculation

Universal Manufacturing Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2001 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jul. 2001 )  (A: Jul. 2000 )(A: Jul. 2001 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jul. 2001 )  (A: Jul. 2000 )(A: Jul. 2001 )
=0.529/( ( (8.891 - 3.945) + (16.917 - 11.265) )/ 2 )
=0.529/( (4.946+5.652)/ 2 )
=0.529/5.299
=9.98 %

Universal Manufacturing Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2002 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2002 )  (Q: Jan. 2002 )(Q: Apr. 2002 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2002 )  (Q: Jan. 2002 )(Q: Apr. 2002 )
=-4.196/( ( (14.348 - 8.78) + (13.565 - 8.638) )/ 2 )
=-4.196/( ( 5.568 + 4.927 )/ 2 )
=-4.196/5.2475
=-79.96 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2002) 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 -79.96% mean?
Universal Manufacturing Co (UFMG) has a ROCE % of -79.96% as of Apr. 2002.
Is Universal Manufacturing Co's ROCE % too high?
Universal Manufacturing Co's current ROCE % is -79.96%.
How does Universal Manufacturing Co's ROCE % compare to CSHEF and AMTY?
Universal Manufacturing Co's ROCE % of -79.96% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROCE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.00, based on 1,314 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 Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROCE % is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Manufacturing Co's current ROCE % is -79.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Universal Manufacturing Co (UFMG) has a current ROCE % of -79.96%. The current ROCE % is -79.96%. 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 Universal Manufacturing Co (UFMG), the current ROCE % is -79.96% as of Apr. 2002. 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.

Universal Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address 1128 Lincoln Mall, Suite 301, Lincoln, NE, USA, 68508
Universal Manufacturing Co is engaged in re-manufacturing and distribution of electric fuel pumps, transfer cases, calipers, transmission assemblies and other automotive parts for different models of vehicles. The principal markets for the company's products are automotive dealers, jobbers, repair shops and other automotive parts distributors located throughout the USA and Canada.