UTZ (Utz Brands) ROCE %: 1.34% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Utz Brands ROCE %?

Utz Brands UTZ +1.56% 42 ROCE % is 1.34% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates UTZ with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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. Utz Brands's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.34%.

Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ) 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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Utz Brands ROCE % Historical Data

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Utz Brands Annual Data

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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															2.63	2.85	0.56	0.55	1.34

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Utz Brands ROCE % Calculation

Utz Brands'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 )
	=	41.1	/	( ( (2722.9 - 285.3)	+	(2793.6 - 323.2) )	/ 2 )
	=	41.1	/	( (2437.6	+	2470.4)	/ 2 )
	=	41.1	/	2454
	=	1.67 %

Utz Brands'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 )
	=	33.2	/	( ( (2793.6 - 323.2)	+	(2786.1 - 315) )	/ 2 )
	=	33.2	/	( ( 2470.4	+	2471.1 )	/ 2 )
	=	33.2	/	2470.75
	=	1.34 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 1.34% mean?

Utz Brands (UTZ) has a ROCE % of 1.34% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Utz Brands' ROCE % too high?

Utz Brands' current ROCE % is 1.34%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Utz Brands' value of 1.34% is 84.7% below this industry median. Overall, Utz Brands has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Utz Brands' ROCE % compare to MAMA and OFRM?

Utz Brands' ROCE % of 1.34% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Utz Brands' value of 1.34% is 84.7% below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?

The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.78, based on 1,933 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. Utz Brands's current ROCE % of 1.34% is 84.7% below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Utz Brands's current ROCE % is 1.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Utz Brands stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands (UTZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.87, compared to a current price of $7.83 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 1.34% and 84.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.78. Utz Brands' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 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 Utz Brands (UTZ), the current ROCE % is 1.34% 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.

Is Utz Brands (UTZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.83 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.87. GuruFocus considers Utz Brands to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for UTZ:

ROCE %: 1.34%
GF Value™: $13.87 vs. price of $7.83 (43.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 42/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 84.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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

Utz Brands Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

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Address 900 High Street, Hanover, PA, USA, 17331

Website https://www.utzsnacks.com

Utz Brands Inc is a manufacturer of branded salty snacks based in the United States. It produces various salty snack foods, including potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, party mixes, pork skins, ready-to-eat popcorn, and other snacks, which include salsa and dips. These products are offered through its flagship brands like Utz, On The Border, Zapp's, and Boulder Canyon, along with other brands, including Golden Flake, Miguelito's, Hawaiian, Bachman, Tim's Cascade, Dirty Potato Chips, TGI Fridays, and Vitner's. The company's products are packaged in a variety of different sizes and configurations, ranging from individual packages to shareable bulk containers. It also sells certain third-party branded products through its distribution network.

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