UTRK (Universal Tracking Solutions) ROCE %: -98.25% (As of Dec. 2011)


What is Universal Tracking Solutions ROCE %?

Universal Tracking Solutions UTRK ROCE % is -98.25% as of Dec. 2011.

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 Tracking Solutions's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 was -98.25%.

Universal Tracking Solutions  (OTCPK:UTRK) 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 Tracking Solutions ROCE % Related Terms

Universal Tracking Solutions ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Tracking Solutions'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 Tracking Solutions ROCE % Chart

Universal Tracking Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -12.50 -25.50 -14.43 0.00 0.00

Universal Tracking Solutions Quarterly Data
Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,914.29 -98.25

Universal Tracking Solutions ROCE % Calculation

Universal Tracking Solutions's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2011 )  (A: Dec. 2010 )(A: Dec. 2011 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2011 )  (A: Dec. 2010 )(A: Dec. 2011 )
=0.065/( ( (0.126 - 0.159) + (0.188 - 0.165) )/ 2 )
=0.065/( (-0.033+0.023)/ 2 )
=0.065/-0.005
=-1,300.00 %

Universal Tracking Solutions's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2011 )  (Q: Sep. 2011 )(Q: Dec. 2011 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2011 )  (Q: Sep. 2011 )(Q: Dec. 2011 )
=-0.028/( ( (0.19 - 0.156) + (0.188 - 0.165) )/ 2 )
=-0.028/( ( 0.034 + 0.023 )/ 2 )
=-0.028/0.0285
=-98.25 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2011) 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 -98.25% mean?
Universal Tracking Solutions (UTRK) has a ROCE % of -98.25% as of Dec. 2011.
Is Universal Tracking Solutions' ROCE % too high?
Universal Tracking Solutions' current ROCE % is -98.25%.
How does Universal Tracking Solutions' ROCE % compare to TRKK and GTXO?
Universal Tracking Solutions' ROCE % of -98.25% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.83. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.83, based on 2,445 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 Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Tracking Solutions's current ROCE % is -98.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Tracking Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Universal Tracking Solutions (UTRK) has a current ROCE % of -98.25%. The current ROCE % is -98.25%. 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 Tracking Solutions (UTRK), the current ROCE % is -98.25% as of Dec. 2011. 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 Tracking Solutions Business Description

Address 1602 N. 21st Street, Tampa, FL, USA, 33605
Universal Tracking Solutions Inc is an application-based solutions provider of telemetry tracking systems. The company specializes in fleet management, law enforcement, and finance applications as well as the motorcycle and auto industries.