PlayWay (WAR:PLW) ROCE %: 40.51% (As of Mar. 2026)


WAR:PLW PlayWay SA WAR:PLW
86 GF Score
Price zł246.00
GF Value zł325.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is PlayWay ROCE %?

PlayWay WAR:PLW 86 ROCE % is 40.51% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:PLW with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of zł325.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 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. PlayWay's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.51%.

PlayWay  (WAR:PLW) 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.

PlayWay ROCE % Related Terms

PlayWay ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PlayWay'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.

PlayWay ROCE % Chart

PlayWay Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROCE %
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PlayWay Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Mar26
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PlayWay ROCE % Calculation

PlayWay's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=231.696/( ( (534.946 - 21.098) + (551.734 - 28.698) )/ 2 )
=231.696/( (513.848+523.036)/ 2 )
=231.696/518.442
=44.69 %

PlayWay'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: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=195.152/( ( (483.298 - 19.187) + (517.07 - 17.753) )/ 2 )
=195.152/( ( 464.111 + 499.317 )/ 2 )
=195.152/481.714
=40.51 %

(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 40.51% mean?
PlayWay (WAR:PLW) has a ROCE % of 40.51% as of Mar. 2026.
Is PlayWay's ROCE % too high?
PlayWay's current ROCE % is 40.51%. The Interactive Media industry median ROCE % is 3.15. PlayWay's value of 40.51% is 1186% above this industry median. Overall, PlayWay has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PlayWay's ROCE % compare to NTES and EA?
PlayWay's ROCE % of 40.51% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.15. PlayWay's value of 40.51% is 1186% above 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median ROCE % among Interactive Media companies is 3.15, based on 545 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. PlayWay's current ROCE % of 40.51% is 1186% above 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 Interactive Media industry, the median ROCE % is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PlayWay's current ROCE % is 40.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PlayWay stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PlayWay (WAR:PLW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł325.32, compared to a current price of zł246.00 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 40.51% and 1186% above the Interactive Media industry median of 3.15. PlayWay's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 PlayWay (WAR:PLW), the current ROCE % is 40.51% 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 PlayWay (WAR:PLW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PlayWay stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł246.00 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł325.32. GuruFocus considers PlayWay to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:PLW:

  • ROCE %: 40.51%
  • GF Value™: zł325.32 vs. price of zł246.00 (24.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1186% above the Interactive Media median

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

PlayWay Business Description

Other Exchanges 6P5:Germany
Address ul. Minsk, 69, Warsaw, POL, 03-828
PlayWay SA is a producer and publisher of computer and mobile games in Poland. The company provides with various games including Out of Reach: Treasure Royale, Car Manufacture, Schizm 3: Nemezis And Split among others.
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