Cognor Holding (WAR:COG) ROCE %: 3.91% (As of Mar. 2026)


WAR:COG Cognor Holding SA WAR:COG
68 GF Score
Price zł5.90
GF Value zł5.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cognor Holding ROCE %?

Cognor Holding WAR:COG +0.60% 68 ROCE % is 3.91% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:COG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of zł5.62 (Fairly Valued). 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. Cognor Holding's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.91%.

Cognor Holding  (WAR:COG) 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.

Cognor Holding ROCE % Related Terms

Cognor Holding ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cognor Holding'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.

Cognor Holding ROCE % Chart

Cognor Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Cognor Holding Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Cognor Holding ROCE % Calculation

Cognor Holding'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 )
=-93.221/( ( (2626.439 - 1176.526) + (2752.492 - 967.665) )/ 2 )
=-93.221/( (1449.913+1784.827)/ 2 )
=-93.221/1617.37
=-5.76 %

Cognor Holding'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 )
=68.26/( ( (2752.492 - 967.665) + (2874.367 - 1163.26) )/ 2 )
=68.26/( ( 1784.827 + 1711.107 )/ 2 )
=68.26/1747.967
=3.91 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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 3.91% mean?
Cognor Holding (WAR:COG) has a ROCE % of 3.91% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Cognor Holding's ROCE % too high?
Cognor Holding's current ROCE % is 3.91%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 5.63. Cognor Holding's value of 3.91% is 30.5% below this industry median. Overall, Cognor Holding has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognor Holding's ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
Cognor Holding's ROCE % of 3.91% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.63. Cognor Holding's value of 3.91% is 30.5% 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 Steel company?
The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.63, based on 624 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. Cognor Holding's current ROCE % of 3.91% is 30.5% 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 Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognor Holding's current ROCE % is 3.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cognor Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognor Holding (WAR:COG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł5.62, compared to a current price of zł5.90 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 3.91% and 30.5% below the Steel industry median of 5.63. Cognor Holding's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Cognor Holding (WAR:COG), the current ROCE % is 3.91% 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 Cognor Holding (WAR:COG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognor Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł5.90 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł5.62. GuruFocus considers Cognor Holding to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:COG:

  • ROCE %: 3.91%
  • GF Value™: zł5.62 vs. price of zł5.90 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.5% below the Steel median

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

Cognor Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges WO9:Germany
Address ul. Zielona 26, Poraj, POL, 42-360
Cognor Holding SA operates in the steel industry. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the business of scrap collection, scrap processing into steel billets, and steel products. Its product portfolio comprises metal bars, steel scrap, steel slabs, flat plates, round bars, and steel alloys, among others. The group operates in the following business segments: Zlomrex Metal (ZLMET), HSJ, Ferrostal (FER), OMS, JAP, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Ferrostal (FER) segment, which is involved in the production and sale of semi-finished steel products (raw steel) and final steel products to external customers. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Poland, followed by Germany, Czechia, and other countries.
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