UVSE (Universal Energy) ROCE %: 0.00% (As of Sep. 2009)

What is Universal Energy ROCE %?

Universal Energy UVSE -98.00% ROCE % is 0.00% as of Sep. 2009.

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 Energy's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2009 was 0.00%.

Universal Energy (OTCPK:UVSE) 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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Universal Energy ROCE % Historical Data

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Universal Energy ROCE % Calculation

Universal Energy's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2008 )		(A: Dec. 2007 )		(A: Dec. 2008 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2008 )		(A: Dec. 2007 )		(A: Dec. 2008 )
	=	1.263	/	( ( (3.551 - 13.601)	+	(2.351 - 3.183) )	/ 2 )
	=	1.263	/	( (-10.05	+	-0.832)	/ 2 )
	=	1.263	/	-5.441
	=	-23.21 %

Universal Energy's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2009 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Sep. 2009 )		(Q: Jun. 2009 )		(Q: Sep. 2009 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Sep. 2009 )		(Q: Jun. 2009 )		(Q: Sep. 2009 )
	=	-32.292	/	( ( (1.469 - 4.292)	+	(1.267 - 2.344) )	/ 2 )
	=	-32.292	/	( ( -2.823	+	-1.077 )	/ 2 )
	=	-32.292	/	-1.95
	=	0 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2009) EBIT data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →

What does a ROCE % of 0.00% mean?

Universal Energy (UVSE) has a ROCE % of 0.00% as of Sep. 2009.

Is Universal Energy's ROCE % too high?

Universal Energy's current ROCE % is 0.00%.

How does Universal Energy's ROCE % compare to CEI and MKSEF?

Universal Energy's ROCE % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.79. 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 6.79, based on 977 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 6.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Energy's current ROCE % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Universal Energy stock overvalued right now?

Universal Energy (UVSE) has a current ROCE % of 0.00%. The current ROCE % is 0.00%. 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 Energy (UVSE), the current ROCE % is 0.00% as of Sep. 2009. 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.

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Universal Energy Corp is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition and development of crude oil and natural gas leases in the United States and Canada.