VRA (Vera Bradley) ROCE %: -10.39% (As of Apr. 2026)

What is Vera Bradley ROCE %?

Vera Bradley VRA +0.39% 65 ROCE % is -10.39% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates VRA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 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. Vera Bradley's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -10.39%.

Vera Bradley (NAS:VRA) 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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Vera Bradley ROCE % Historical Data

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Vera Bradley Annual Data

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6.15

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3.52

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-14.77

Vera Bradley Quarterly Data
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Vera Bradley ROCE % Calculation

Vera Bradley's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Jan. 2026 )		(A: Jan. 2025 )		(A: Jan. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Jan. 2026 )		(A: Jan. 2025 )		(A: Jan. 2026 )
	=	-31.912	/	( ( (306.69 - 57.993)	+	(234.005 - 50.45) )	/ 2 )
	=	-31.912	/	( (248.697	+	183.555)	/ 2 )
	=	-31.912	/	216.126
	=	-14.77 %

Vera Bradley's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Apr. 2026 )		(Q: Jan. 2026 )		(Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Apr. 2026 )		(Q: Jan. 2026 )		(Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	-18.592	/	( ( (234.005 - 50.45)	+	(219.243 - 44.994) )	/ 2 )
	=	-18.592	/	( ( 183.555	+	174.249 )	/ 2 )
	=	-18.592	/	178.902
	=	-10.39 %

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

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What does a ROCE % of -10.39% mean?

Vera Bradley (VRA) has a ROCE % of -10.39% as of Apr. 2026.

Is Vera Bradley's ROCE % too high?

Vera Bradley's current ROCE % is -10.39%. Overall, Vera Bradley has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Vera Bradley's ROCE % compare to FMFC and AREB?

Vera Bradley's ROCE % of -10.39% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.21. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?

The median ROCE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 6.21, based on 1,041 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROCE % is 6.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vera Bradley's current ROCE % is -10.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Vera Bradley stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley (VRA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.90, compared to a current price of $3.86 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -10.39%. Vera Bradley's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Vera Bradley (VRA), the current ROCE % is -10.39% as of Apr. 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 Vera Bradley (VRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.86 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.90. GuruFocus considers Vera Bradley to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for VRA:

ROCE %: -10.39%
GF Value™: $3.90 vs. price of $3.86 (1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

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Vera Bradley Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories

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Address 12420 Stonebridge Road, Roanoke, IN, USA, 46783

Website https://www.verabradley.com

Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, luggage, and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the majority of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct and Vera Bradley Indirect.

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