UMICF (Umicore) ROCE %: 24.59% (As of Dec. 2025)


UMICF Umicore SA UMICF
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Price $24.92
GF Value $13.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Umicore ROCE %?

Umicore UMICF 59 ROCE % is 24.59% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates UMICF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 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. Umicore's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 24.59%.

Umicore  (OTCPK:UMICF) 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.

Umicore ROCE % Related Terms

Umicore ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Umicore'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.

Umicore ROCE % Chart

Umicore Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Umicore Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Umicore ROCE % Calculation

Umicore'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 )
=1058.352/( ( (9854.979 - 4557.576) + (11076.92 - 4983.94) )/ 2 )
=1058.352/( (5297.403+6092.98)/ 2 )
=1058.352/5695.1915
=18.58 %

Umicore'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 )
=1466.822/( ( (9912.572 - 4075.894) + (11076.92 - 4983.94) )/ 2 )
=1466.822/( ( 5836.678 + 6092.98 )/ 2 )
=1466.822/5964.829
=24.59 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 24.59% mean?
Umicore (UMICF) has a ROCE % of 24.59% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Umicore's ROCE % too high?
Umicore's current ROCE % is 24.59%. The Waste Management industry median ROCE % is 5.89. Umicore's value of 24.59% is 317.8% above this industry median. Overall, Umicore has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Umicore's ROCE % compare to WM and RSG?
Umicore's ROCE % of 24.59% can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.89. Umicore's value of 24.59% is 317.8% above this benchmark. 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 Waste Management company?
The median ROCE % among Waste Management companies is 5.89, based on 238 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. Umicore's current ROCE % of 24.59% is 317.8% above the industry median. 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 Waste Management industry, the median ROCE % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Umicore's current ROCE % is 24.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Umicore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore (UMICF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.01, compared to a current price of $24.92 — trading 91.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 24.59% and 317.8% above the Waste Management industry median of 5.89. Umicore's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Umicore (UMICF), the current ROCE % is 24.59% 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 Umicore (UMICF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.92 is trading 91.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.01. GuruFocus considers Umicore to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UMICF:

  • ROCE %: 24.59%
  • GF Value™: $13.01 vs. price of $24.92 (91.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 317.8% above the Waste Management median

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

Umicore Business Description

Address Rue du Marais 31 Broekstraat, Brussels, BEL, 1000
Umicore SA is an advanced materials and recycling group. It operates in the business groups: Catalysis, Battery Materials, Specialty Materials, Recycling, and Corporate and Unallocated. Key revenue is derived from its Recycling segment, which treats complex waste streams containing precious and other specialty metals. The Battery Materials segment is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing cathode materials (CAM) and its precursors (pCAM) for lithium-ion batteries. The Catalysis segment provides automotive catalysts for gasoline and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, and the Specialty segment develops, manufactures, and distributes metal-based materials and chemicals for applications vital to everyday lives. Geographically, it derives majority revenue from Europe.
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